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And the sword shall abide on his cities,
and shall consume his branches, and devour them,
because of their own counsels.
And my people are bent to backsliding from me:
though they called them to the most High,
none at all would exalt him.

How shall I give thee up, Ephraim?
how shall I deliver thee, Israel?
how shall I make thee as Admah?
how shall I set thee as Zeboim?
mine heart is turned within me,
my repentings are kindled together.

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A sword(A) will flash in their cities;
    it will devour(B) their false prophets
    and put an end to their plans.
My people are determined to turn(C) from me.(D)
    Even though they call me God Most High,
    I will by no means exalt them.

“How can I give you up,(E) Ephraim?(F)
    How can I hand you over, Israel?
How can I treat you like Admah?
    How can I make you like Zeboyim?(G)
My heart is changed within me;
    all my compassion(H) is aroused.(I)

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