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16 I have given you my message
    to speak on my behalf.
I have kept you safe in my hand.
I hung up the sky like a curtain,
    and I made the foundation of the earth.
I say to Zion, “You are my people.” ’

17 Wake up, people in Jerusalem! Get ready!
The Lord has been angry with you,
    and he has punished you.
You had to receive all of his anger,
    like you were drinking strong wine from a cup.
Now that you have drunk it all,
    you cannot stand up straight!
18 Among all of Jerusalem's people,
    there was nobody left to be your leader.
There was nobody who could take care of you.

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