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But the noble devises noble things,
    and by noble things he stands.

The Women of Jerusalem

Rise up, you women who are at ease,
    hear my voice;
you careless daughters,
    give ear to my speech.
10 Within a year and a few days
    you shall be troubled, you careless daughters;
for the vintage is ended
    and the fruit gathering shall not come.

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But the noble make noble plans,
    and by noble deeds(A) they stand.(B)

The Women of Jerusalem

You women(C) who are so complacent,
    rise up and listen(D) to me;
you daughters who feel secure,(E)
    hear what I have to say!
10 In little more than a year(F)
    you who feel secure will tremble;
the grape harvest will fail,(G)
    and the harvest of fruit will not come.

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