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37 They sowed the fields and planted grapevines
    and reaped an abundant harvest.
38 He blessed his people, and they had many children;
    he kept their herds of cattle from decreasing.

39 When God's people were defeated and humiliated
    by cruel oppression and suffering,

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37 They sowed fields and planted vineyards(A)
    that yielded a fruitful harvest;
38 he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased,(B)
    and he did not let their herds diminish.(C)

39 Then their numbers decreased,(D) and they were humbled(E)
    by oppression, calamity and sorrow;

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