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19 I will plant in the wilderness
    the cedar and the acacia tree, the myrtle and the olive tree.
I will set in the desert the cypress tree
    and the pine together with the box tree—
20 so they may see and know,
consider and understand together,
that the hand of Adonai has done this,
the Holy One of Israel has created it.”

Challenge to Idolaters

21 “Present your case,” says Adonai.
“Bring forth your reasons,”
    says the King of Jacob.

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19 I will put in the desert(A)
    the cedar and the acacia,(B) the myrtle and the olive.
I will set junipers(C) in the wasteland,
    the fir and the cypress(D) together,(E)
20 so that people may see and know,(F)
    may consider and understand,(G)
that the hand(H) of the Lord has done this,
    that the Holy One(I) of Israel has created(J) it.

21 “Present your case,(K)” says the Lord.
    “Set forth your arguments,” says Jacob’s King.(L)

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