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The idols are just like the beams that support a house, but people say that their hearts melt before them. They don't notice when vermin from the earth have eaten them and their clothing.
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Their faces have been darkened by the smoke that is in the temple.
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Bats, swallows, birds, and cats land on their bodies and heads.
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From this you will know that they aren't gods. So don't be afraid of them.
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As for the gold they wear beautifully, the idols won't shine unless someone else wipes away the rust. They didn't have any feeling when they were made.