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which cannot save themselves from rust and corrosion. When they have been dressed in purple robes,
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their faces are wiped because of the dust from the temple, which is thick upon them.
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Like a local ruler the god holds a scepter, though unable to destroy any one who offends it.
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It has a dagger in its right hand, and has an axe; but it cannot save itself from war and robbers.
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Therefore they evidently are not gods; so do not fear them.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.