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especially when you see large crowds of people walking in front of and behind them, worshipping them. But say to yourself, Lord, we want to worship you.
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For God's angel is with you, examining your souls.
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A carpenter smooths out the tongues of the idols. They are covered in gold and silver, but they are fake and unable to speak.
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The Gentiles take gold and place crowns on their gods' heads, like a young girl playing dress up.
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Sometimes the priests secretly take away the gold and silver from their gods to spend on themselves and give to prostitutes in the brothels.