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13 Heavens and earth, be happy.
    Mountains, shout with joy.
Be happy because the Lord comforts his people.
    He will comfort those who suffer.

Jerusalem and Her Children

14 But Jerusalem said, “The Lord has left me.
    The Lord has forgotten me.”

15 The Lord answers, “Can a woman forget the baby she nurses?
    Can she feel no kindness for the child she gave birth to?
Even if she could forget her children,
    I will not forget you.

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13 Shout for joy,(A) you heavens;
    rejoice, you earth;(B)
    burst into song, you mountains!(C)
For the Lord comforts(D) his people
    and will have compassion(E) on his afflicted ones.(F)

14 But Zion(G) said, “The Lord has forsaken(H) me,
    the Lord has forgotten me.”

15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
    and have no compassion on the child(I) she has borne?
Though she may forget,
    I will not forget you!(J)

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