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19 The people who live there will sing praise;
    they will shout for joy.
By my blessing they will increase in numbers;
    my blessing will bring them honor.
20 I will restore the nation's ancient power
    and establish it firmly again;
    I will punish all who oppress them.
21-22 Their ruler will come from their own nation,
    their prince from their own people.
He will approach me when I invite him,
    for who would dare come uninvited?
They will be my people,
    and I will be their God.
I, the Lord, have spoken.”

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19 From them will come songs(A) of thanksgiving(B)
    and the sound of rejoicing.(C)
I will add to their numbers,(D)
    and they will not be decreased;
I will bring them honor,(E)
    and they will not be disdained.
20 Their children(F) will be as in days of old,
    and their community will be established(G) before me;
    I will punish(H) all who oppress them.
21 Their leader(I) will be one of their own;
    their ruler will arise from among them.(J)
I will bring him near(K) and he will come close to me—
    for who is he who will devote himself
    to be close to me?’
declares the Lord.

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