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19 The towns of the Negeb are shut up,
    with no one to open them;
all Judah is taken into exile,
    wholly taken into exile.(A)

20 Lift up your eyes and see
    those who come from the north.
Where is the flock that was given you,
    your beautiful flock?(B)
21 What will you say when they set as head over you
    those whom you have trained
    to be your allies?
Will not pangs seize you
    like those of a woman in labor?(C)

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19 The cities in the Negev will be shut up,
    and there will be no one to open them.
All Judah(A) will be carried into exile,
    carried completely away.

20 Look up and see
    those who are coming from the north.(B)
Where is the flock(C) that was entrusted to you,
    the sheep of which you boasted?
21 What will you say when the Lord sets over you
    those you cultivated as your special allies?(D)
Will not pain grip you
    like that of a woman in labor?(E)

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