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23 They are armed with bow and spear,
        cruel and with no compassion.
    They sound like the roaring sea—
    as they ride on horses
    as men in battle formation,
        against you, Daughter of Zion!”

24 “We have heard of their fame.
    Our hands hang limp;
        anguish has gripped us,
        pain like a woman in labor.
25 Don’t go out into the field
        or walk on the road.
    Since the enemy has a sword,
        there’s terror on every side!”

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