Jeremiah 6:29-30

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²⁹The bellows blow fiercely,
    the lead is consumed by the fire;
in vain the refining goes on,
    for the wicked are not removed.
³⁰Refuse silver they are called,
    for the Lord has rejected them.”

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