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14 I will smash them against one another. I will punish parents and children alike,” announces the Lord. “I will not feel sorry for them. I will not show them any kindness. My tender love for them will not keep me from destroying them.” ’ ”

Judah Will Be Taken Away From Their Land

15 People of Judah, listen to me.
    Pay attention and don’t be proud.
    The Lord has spoken.
16 Give glory to the Lord your God.
    Honor him before he sends
    darkness to cover the land.
Do this before you trip and fall
    on the darkened hills.
You hope that light will come.
    But he will turn it into thick darkness.
    He will change it to deep shadows.

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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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