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Judgment on Damascus

23 Concerning Damascus.

Hamath and Arpad are confounded,
    for they have heard bad news;
they melt in fear; they are troubled like the sea[a]
    that cannot be quiet.(A)

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  1. 49.23 Cn: Heb there is trouble in the sea

You are indeed wiser than Daniel;[a]
    no secret is hidden from you;(A)
by your wisdom and your understanding
    you have amassed wealth for yourself
and have gathered gold and silver
    into your treasuries.(B)
By your great wisdom in trade
    you have increased your wealth,
    and your heart has become proud in your wealth.(C)

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  1. 28.3 Or Danel

12 Mortal, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him: Thus says the Lord God:

You were the signet of perfection,[a]
    full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.(A)

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  1. 28.12 Meaning of Heb uncertain

21 Mortal, set your face toward Sidon, and prophesy against it,(A)

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