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18 They are worthless, a work of delusion;
    at the time of their punishment they shall perish.
19 Not like these is he who is the portion of Jacob,
    for he is the one who formed all things,
and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance;
    the Lord of hosts is his name.

Israel the Creator’s Instrument

20 “You are my hammer and weapon of war:
with you I break nations in pieces;
    with you I destroy kingdoms;

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18 They are worthless,(A) the objects of mockery;
    when their judgment comes, they will perish.
19 He who is the Portion(B) of Jacob is not like these,
    for he is the Maker of all things,
including the people of his inheritance(C)
    the Lord Almighty is his name.

20 “You are my war club,(D)
    my weapon for battle—
with you I shatter(E) nations,(F)
    with you I destroy kingdoms,

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