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33 The Lord who rules over all says,

“The people of Israel are being treated badly.
    So are the people of Judah.
Those who have captured them are holding them.
    They refuse to let them go.
34 But I am strong and will save them.
    My name is the Lord Who Rules Over All.
I will stand up for them.
    I will bring peace and rest to their land.
    But I will bring trouble to those who live in Babylon.

35 “A sword is coming against the Babylonians!”
    announces the Lord.
“It is coming against those who live in Babylon.
    It is coming against their officials and 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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