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23 the hand mirrors, the fine linen wraps, the tiaras, and the gowns.[a]

24 This is what will take place:
    Instead of fragrant perfumes, there will be a stench,
    instead of styled hair, baldness,
    instead of a robe, a garment made of sackcloth,
    and there will be branding instead of beauty.
25 Your men will fall by the sword,
and your mighty warriors in battle.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 3:23 The precise meaning of many of these terms is uncertain. Translations vary widely.

23 and mirrors, and the linen garments(A) and tiaras(B) and shawls.

24 Instead of fragrance(C) there will be a stench;(D)
    instead of a sash,(E) a rope;
instead of well-dressed hair, baldness;(F)
    instead of fine clothing, sackcloth;(G)
    instead of beauty,(H) branding.(I)
25 Your men will fall by the sword,(J)
    your warriors in battle.(K)

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