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The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off. Shepherds with their flocks shall come unto her; they shall pitch their tents against her round about; they shall feed every one in his place. [a]Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day declineth, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.

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  1. Jeremiah 6:4 Hebrew Sanctify.

I will destroy Daughter Zion,(A)
    so beautiful and delicate.(B)
Shepherds(C) with their flocks will come against her;
    they will pitch their tents around(D) her,
    each tending his own portion.”

“Prepare for battle against her!
    Arise, let us attack at noon!(E)
But, alas, the daylight is fading,
    and the shadows of evening grow long.

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