Thus in process of time an ungodly custom grown strong was kept as a law, and graven images were worshipped by the commandments of kings.
WEB
Afterward the ungodly custom, in process of time grown strong, was kept as a law, and the engraved images received worship by the commandments of princes.
DRC
Then in process of time, wicked custom prevailing, this error was kept as a law, and statues were worshipped by the commandment of tyrants.
LXXE
Thus in process of time an ungodly custom grown strong was kept as a law, and graven images were worshipped by the commandments of kings.