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14 Its collapse is like smashing a clay jar,
so ruthlessly shattered
that a shard will not be found among the pieces
to take fire from the hearth
or scoop water from the cistern.”

Longing to Be Gracious

15 For thus says Adonai Elohim, the Holy One of Israel:

“By repentance and rest you are saved,
in quietness and trust is your strength—
but you were not willing.”
16 But you said, “No, we will flee on horses!”
Therefore you will flee.
And, “We will ride on swift horses!”
Therefore your pursuers will be swift.

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14 It will break in pieces like pottery,(A)
    shattered so mercilessly
that among its pieces not a fragment will be found
    for taking coals from a hearth
    or scooping water out of a cistern.”

15 This is what the Sovereign(B) Lord, the Holy One(C) of Israel, says:

“In repentance and rest(D) is your salvation,
    in quietness and trust(E) is your strength,
    but you would have none of it.(F)
16 You said, ‘No, we will flee(G) on horses.’(H)
    Therefore you will flee!
You said, ‘We will ride off on swift horses.’
    Therefore your pursuers will be swift!

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