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Shepherds with their flocks shall come against her; they shall pitch their tents round about her; they shall pasture, each one in his place [eating up all her luxurious herbage on every side].

Prepare yourselves for war against her [they cry]; up, let us attack her at noon! But alas, the day declines, the evening shadows lengthen.

Arise, let us go by night and destroy her palaces!

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Shepherds(A) with their flocks will come against her;
    they will pitch their tents around(B) her,
    each tending his own portion.”

“Prepare for battle against her!
    Arise, let us attack at noon!(C)
But, alas, the daylight is fading,
    and the shadows of evening grow long.
So arise, let us attack at night
    and destroy her fortresses!”

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