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Jeremiah 11:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Jeremiah 11:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
14 As for you, do not pray for this people or lift up a cry or prayer on their behalf, for I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their trouble.(A) 15 What right has my beloved in my house, when she has done vile deeds? Can vows[a] and sacrificial flesh avert your doom? Can you then exult?(B) 16 The Lord once called you, “A green olive tree, fair with goodly fruit,” but with the roar of a great tempest he will set fire to it, and its branches will be consumed.(C)
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- 11.15 Gk: Heb Can many
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