21 And when many troubles and afflictions come to them, this song will testify against them, because[a] their descendants will not have forgotten it. For I know what they are prone to do,[b] even before I bring them into the land I swore to give them.”

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  1. 31:21 Lit because the mouths of
  2. 31:21 Or know the plans they are devising

21 And when many disasters and calamities come on them,(A) this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten by their descendants. I know what they are disposed to do,(B) even before I bring them into the land I promised them on oath.”

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21 And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware.

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Listen, my people, and I will admonish you.
Israel, if you would only listen to me!(A)

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Hear me, my people,(A) and I will warn you—
    if you would only listen to me, Israel!

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Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;

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