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So you will be the first
to be dragged off as captives;
    your good times will end.

The Lord God All-Powerful
    has sworn by his own name:
“You descendants of Jacob
make me angry by your pride,
    and I hate your fortresses.
And so I will surrender your city
and possessions
    to your enemies.”

If only ten of you survive
by hiding in a house
    you will still die.

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Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile;(A)
    your feasting and lounging will end.(B)

The Lord Abhors the Pride of Israel

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself(C)—the Lord God Almighty declares:

“I abhor(D) the pride of Jacob(E)
    and detest his fortresses;(F)
I will deliver up(G) the city
    and everything in it.(H)

If ten(I) people are left in one house, they too will die.

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