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14 The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed,
and that he should not die in the pit,
nor that his bread should fail.
15 But I am the Lord thy God,
that divided the sea, whose waves roared:
the Lord of hosts is his name.
16 And I have put my words in thy mouth,
and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand,
that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth,
and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

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14     The cowering prisoners will soon be set free;(A)
they will not die in their dungeon,
    nor will they lack bread.(B)
15 For I am the Lord your God,
    who stirs up the sea(C) so that its waves roar(D)
    the Lord Almighty(E) is his name.
16 I have put my words in your mouth(F)
    and covered you with the shadow of my hand(G)
I who set the heavens in place,
    who laid the foundations of the earth,(H)
    and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people.(I)’”

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