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when their faces have been blackened by the smoke of the temple.
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Bats, swallows, and birds alight on their bodies and heads; and so do cats.
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From this you will know that they are not gods; so do not fear them.
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As for the gold that they wear for beauty—it will not shine unless someone wipes off the tarnish; for even when they were being cast, they did not feel it.
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They are bought without regard to cost, but there is no breath in them.
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