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14 I will make the people of Judah stumble and fall into one another. Fathers and sons will fall into one another, says the Lord. I will not feel sorry or have pity for them. My mercy will not stop me from destroying them!’”

Threat of Slavery

15 Listen and pay attention.
    Don’t be too proud.
    The Lord has spoken to you.
16 Honor the Lord your God.
    Give him glory before he brings darkness.
Praise him before you fall
    on the dark hills.
You hope for light.
    But the Lord will turn it into thick darkness.
    He will change it into deep gloom.

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14 I will smash them one against the other, parents and children alike, declares the Lord. I will allow no pity(A) or mercy or compassion(B) to keep me from destroying(C) them.’”

Threat of Captivity

15 Hear and pay attention,
    do not be arrogant,
    for the Lord has spoken.(D)
16 Give glory(E) to the Lord your God
    before he brings the darkness,
before your feet stumble(F)
    on the darkening hills.
You hope for light,
    but he will turn it to utter darkness
    and change it to deep gloom.(G)

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