15 (A)But [a]Jeshurun became fat and kicked—
You have become fat, thick, and obstinate—
(B)Then he abandoned God (C)who made him,
And [b]rejected (D)the Rock of his salvation.

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  1. Deuteronomy 32:15 I.e., Israel
  2. Deuteronomy 32:15 Lit declared void

15 Jeshurun[a](A) grew fat(B) and kicked;
    filled with food, they became heavy and sleek.
They abandoned(C) the God who made them
    and rejected the Rock(D) their Savior.

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  1. Deuteronomy 32:15 Jeshurun means the upright one, that is, Israel.

20 “For long ago [a](A)I broke your yoke
And tore off your restraints;
But you said, ‘I will not serve!’
For on every (B)high hill
And under every leafy tree
You have lain down as a prostitute.

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  1. Jeremiah 2:20 Or you

20 “Long ago you broke off your yoke(A)
    and tore off your bonds;(B)
    you said, ‘I will not serve you!’(C)
Indeed, on every high hill(D)
    and under every spreading tree(E)
    you lay down as a prostitute.(F)

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25 Keep your feet from being bare,
And your throat from thirst;
But you said, ‘(A)It is [a]hopeless!
No! For I have (B)loved strangers,
And I will walk after them.’

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  1. Jeremiah 2:25 Or desperate

25 Do not run until your feet are bare
    and your throat is dry.
But you said, ‘It’s no use!(A)
    I love foreign gods,(B)
    and I must go after them.’(C)

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