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Now, not from of old, they are created,
    before today you did not hear of them,
    so that you cannot claim, “I have known them.”
You never heard, you never knew,
    they never reached your ears beforehand.
Yes, I know you are utterly treacherous,
    a rebel you were named from the womb.(A)
For the sake of my name I restrain my anger,
    for the sake of my renown I hold it back from you,
    lest I destroy you.

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They are created(A) now, and not long ago;(B)
    you have not heard of them before today.
So you cannot say,
    ‘Yes, I knew(C) of them.’
You have neither heard nor understood;(D)
    from of old your ears(E) have not been open.
Well do I know how treacherous(F) you are;
    you were called a rebel(G) from birth.
For my own name’s sake(H) I delay my wrath;(I)
    for the sake of my praise I hold it back from you,
    so as not to destroy you completely.(J)

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