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I will remove those who have turned away from following the Lord
and those who no longer seek the Lord or ask him for help.”

Be silent in the presence of the Almighty Lord,
because the day of the Lord is near.
The Lord has prepared a sacrifice.
He has invited his special guests.

“On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice I will punish the officials,
the king’s sons, and all who dress in foreign clothing.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 1:8 Wearing foreign clothing was a sign of worshiping foreign gods.

those who turn back from following(A) the Lord
    and neither seek(B) the Lord nor inquire(C) of him.”

Be silent(D) before the Sovereign Lord,
    for the day of the Lord(E) is near.
The Lord has prepared a sacrifice;(F)
    he has consecrated those he has invited.

“On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice
    I will punish(G) the officials
    and the king’s sons(H)
and all those clad
    in foreign clothes.

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