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19 Let all on earth come to understand
    the extent of the disaster I will inflict on this people,
    the inescapable fruit of their schemes,
because they have not given heed to my words
    and have rejected my law.
20 What use do I have for incense imported from Sheba
    or fragrant cane from a distant land?
I do not regard your burnt offerings as acceptable,
    nor are your sacrifices pleasing to me.
21 Therefore, thus says the Lord:
    Behold, I will now place obstacles before this people
    that will cause them to stumble.
Fathers and sons, friends and neighbors,
    will all perish together.

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