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And if the army bugler doesn’t play the right notes, how will the soldiers know that they are being called to battle? In the same way, if you talk to a person in some language he doesn’t understand, how will he know what you mean? You might as well be talking to an empty room.

10 I suppose that there are hundreds of different languages in the world, and all are excellent for those who understand them,

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Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?(A) So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air. 10 Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

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