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20 But if you refuse to obey me and you turn against me, you will die in war.’

That is what the Lord himself has said.

Jerusalem is guilty

21 Oh! Jerusalem! Once you loved the Lord, as a wife loves her husband. But now you have become like a prostitute! At one time, the city was full of justice, and honest people lived there. But now the city is full of murderers!

22 Your pure silver has become dirt. You have mixed water with your best wine.

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20 but if you resist and rebel,(A)
    you will be devoured by the sword.”(B)
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.(C)

21 See how the faithful city
    has become a prostitute!(D)
She once was full of justice;
    righteousness(E) used to dwell in her—
    but now murderers!(F)
22 Your silver has become dross,(G)
    your choice wine is diluted with water.

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