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19 From them will come forth songs of thanksgiving
    and the sounds of rejoicing.
I will increase their number;
    they will not diminish.
I will make them honored;
    no longer will they be disdained.
20 Their sons will be as they formerly were,
    and their community will be firmly established;
    any who try to oppress them, I will punish.
21 Their leader will be one of their own,
    and their ruler will emerge from their midst.
I myself will bring him near
    and allow him to approach me.
For who otherwise would dare to risk his life
    by approaching me? says the Lord.

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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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