14 The couriers, hurrying and speeded by the king’s command, left, riding on the royal relay horses; and the decree was issued at the citadel in Susa.

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14 The couriers, riding the royal horses, went out, spurred on by the king’s command, and the edict was issued in the citadel of Susa.(A)

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25 “Now (A)my days are swifter than a runner;
They flee away, (B)they see no good.

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25 “My days are swifter than a runner;(A)
    they fly away without a glimpse of joy.(B)

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31 One [a](A)courier runs to meet [b]another,
And one [c](B)messenger to meet [d]another,
To tell the king of Babylon
That his city has been captured from end to end;

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit runner
  2. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit runner
  3. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit announcer
  4. Jeremiah 51:31 Lit announcer

31 One courier(A) follows another
    and messenger follows messenger
to announce to the king of Babylon
    that his entire city is captured,(B)

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