33 This is what the Lord of armies says:
“The sons of Israel are oppressed,
And the sons of Judah as well;
And (A)all who took them captive have held them firmly,
They have refused to let them go.
34 Their (B)Redeemer is strong, (C)the Lord of armies is His name;
He will vigorously (D)plead their case
So that He may (E)bring rest to their land,
But turmoil to the inhabitants of Babylon.
35 A (F)sword against the Chaldeans,” declares the Lord,
“And against the inhabitants of Babylon
And against her (G)leaders and her (H)wise men!

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33 This is what the Lord Almighty says:

“The people of Israel are oppressed,(A)
    and the people of Judah as well.
All their captors hold them fast,
    refusing to let them go.(B)
34 Yet their Redeemer(C) is strong;
    the Lord Almighty(D) is his name.
He will vigorously defend their cause(E)
    so that he may bring rest(F) to their land,
    but unrest to those who live in Babylon.

35 “A sword(G) against the Babylonians!”(H)
    declares the Lord
“against those who live in Babylon
    and against her officials and wise(I) men!

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