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18 Why did the beast groan, why did the herds of cattle low? because there is no pasture for them: yea, and the flocks of sheep are perished.

19 To thee, O Lord, will I cry: because fire hath devoured the beautiful places of the wilderness, and the flame hath burnt all the trees of the country.

20 Yea and the beasts of the field have looked up to thee, as a garden bed that thirsteth after rain, for the springs of waters are dried up, and fire hath devoured the beautiful places of the wilderness.

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18 How the cattle moan!
    The herds mill about
because they have no pasture;(A)
    even the flocks of sheep are suffering.(B)

19 To you, Lord, I call,(C)
    for fire(D) has devoured the pastures(E) in the wilderness
    and flames have burned up all the trees of the field.
20 Even the wild animals pant for you;(F)
    the streams of water have dried up(G)
    and fire has devoured the pastures(H) in the wilderness.

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