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24 You are like a wild donkey that lives in the desert.
    She smells the wind when she longs for a mate.
    Who can hold her back?
The males that run after her do not need to wear themselves out.
    At mating time they will easily find her.
25 Do not run after other gods
    until your sandals are worn out and your throat is dry.
But you said, ‘It’s no use!
    I love those gods.
    I must go after them.’

26 “A thief is dishonored when he is caught.
    And you people of Israel are filled with shame.
Your kings and officials are dishonored.
    So are your priests and your prophets.

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