habet etiam gladium in manu et securem se autem de bello et a latronibus non liberat unde vobis notum sit quia non sunt dii

Each has in its right hand a sword and an ax, but none is able to defend itself from war or thievery. Thus it is evident beyond question that these are not gods; so have no fear of them.

One of them holds a scepter, like a district judge, but is unable to destroy anyone who offends it.

Like a local ruler the god holds a scepter, though unable to destroy any one who offends it.

One of them holds a sceptre, like a district judge, but is unable to destroy anyone who offends it.

Each has in its right hand an ax or dagger, but it cannot save itself from war or pillage. Thus it is known they are not gods; do not fear them.