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The bows of powerful warriors are broken.
Those who were staggering are now armed with strength.
Those who once were full now hire themselves out for bread,
but those who were hungry are satisfied.
Yes, the childless woman has given birth to seven children,
but she who had many children is weak with sorrow.

The Lord puts to death, and he makes alive.
He brings down to the grave, and he raises up.

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“The bows of the warriors are broken,(A)
    but those who stumbled are armed with strength.(B)
Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry(C) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(D) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

“The Lord brings death and makes alive;(E)
    he brings down to the grave and raises up.(F)

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