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14 I will (A)shatter them against each other, both the (B)fathers and the sons together,” declares Yahweh. “I will (C)not spare nor show pity nor have compassion so as not to ruin them.”’”

15 Listen and give ear, do not be (D)haughty,
For Yahweh has spoken.
16 (E)Give glory to Yahweh your God,
Before He brings (F)darkness
And before your (G)feet [a]stumble
On the dusky mountains;
And while you are hoping for light,
He makes it into the (H)shadow of death
And turns it into dense gloom.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 13:16 Lit smite

14 I will smash them one against the other, parents and children alike, declares the Lord. I will allow no pity(A) or mercy or compassion(B) to keep me from destroying(C) them.’”

Threat of Captivity

15 Hear and pay attention,
    do not be arrogant,
    for the Lord has spoken.(D)
16 Give glory(E) to the Lord your God
    before he brings the darkness,
before your feet stumble(F)
    on the darkening hills.
You hope for light,
    but he will turn it to utter darkness
    and change it to deep gloom.(G)

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