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10 For just as the rain and the snow
    come down from the heavens
and do not return there
    until they have watered the earth,
making it fertile and fruitful,
    giving seed for the one who sows
    and bread for those who eat,
11 so shall my word be
    that issues forth from my mouth.
It will not return to me unfulfilled,
    but it will accomplish my purpose
    and achieve what I sent it forth to do.
12 Yes, you will go forth in joy,
    and you will be led back in peace.
The mountains and hills before you
    will burst forth into song,
and all the trees in the countryside
    will clap their hands.

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