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37 But first the Lord will say,
“You ran for safety to other gods—
    couldn't they help you?
38 You offered them wine
    and your best sacrifices.
Can't those gods help you now
    or give you protection?
39 Don't you understand?
I am the only God;
    there are no others.
I am the one who takes life
    and gives it again.
I punished you with suffering.
But now I will heal you,
    and nothing can stop me!

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37 He will say: “Now where are their gods,
    the rock they took refuge in,(A)
38 the gods who ate the fat of their sacrifices
    and drank the wine of their drink offerings?(B)
Let them rise up to help you!
    Let them give you shelter!

39 “See now that I myself am he!(C)
    There is no god besides me.(D)
I put to death(E) and I bring to life,(F)
    I have wounded and I will heal,(G)
    and no one can deliver out of my hand.(H)

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