Look, the Lord has a strong and mighty one(A)
like a devastating hail storm,
like a storm with strong flooding water.
He will bring it across the land with his hand.
The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards
will be trampled underfoot.
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor,
which is on the summit above the rich valley,
will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest.(B)
Whoever sees it will swallow it
while it is still in his hand.

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See, the Lord has one who is powerful(A) and strong.
    Like a hailstorm(B) and a destructive wind,(C)
like a driving rain and a flooding(D) downpour,
    he will throw it forcefully to the ground.
That wreath, the pride of Ephraim’s(E) drunkards,
    will be trampled(F) underfoot.
That fading flower, his glorious beauty,
    set on the head of a fertile valley,(G)
will be like figs(H) ripe before harvest—
    as soon as people see them and take them in hand,
    they swallow them.

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