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24 I will bring in the worst of the nations to take possession of their houses. I will put an end to their proud strength,[a] and their sanctuaries will be defiled.(A) 25 When anguish comes, they will seek peace, but there is none.(B) 26 Disaster after disaster, rumor upon rumor. They keep seeking a vision from the prophet; instruction from the priest is missing, and counsel from the elders.(C)

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  1. 7:24 Proud strength: misplaced trust in the might and power of their kings and army. Cf. v. 22; 33:28 and related ideas in Is 2:12; 10:12; 13:11; Jer 48:29; Ez 24:21; 30:18.