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10 For the land swarms with adulterers;
    because of them the country mourns
    and the pastures in the desert have withered.
11 Both the prophets and the priests are godless;
    even in my own house have I observed their wickedness,
    says the Lord.
12 Therefore, they will find that the paths they travel
    will be slippery beneath their feet;
in the darkness where they are driven,
    they will fall headlong.
For I will inflict disaster upon them
    in the year of their punishment,
    says the Lord.

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10 The land is full of adulterers;(A)
    because of the curse[a](B) the land lies parched
    and the pastures(C) in the wilderness are withered.(D)
The prophets follow an evil course
    and use their power unjustly.

11 “Both prophet and priest are godless;(E)
    even in my temple(F) I find their wickedness,”
declares the Lord.
12 “Therefore their path will become slippery;(G)
    they will be banished to darkness
    and there they will fall.
I will bring disaster on them
    in the year they are punished,(H)
declares the Lord.

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  1. Jeremiah 23:10 Or because of these things