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16 The people of Israel are like a plant whose roots have dried up and which bears no fruit. They will have no children, but even if they did, I would kill the children so dear to them.”

The Prophet Speaks about Israel

17 The God I serve will reject his people, because they have not listened to him. They will become wanderers among the nations.

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16 Ephraim(A) is blighted,
    their root is withered,
    they yield no fruit.(B)
Even if they bear children,
    I will slay(C) their cherished offspring.”

17 My God will reject(D) them
    because they have not obeyed(E) him;
    they will be wanderers among the nations.(F)

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