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Jeremiah Warns against Pride

15 People of Israel, the Lord has spoken!
Be humble and listen to him.
16 Honor the Lord, your God,
    before he brings darkness,
    and you stumble on the mountains;
before he turns into deep darkness
    the light you hoped for.
17 If you will not listen,
    I will cry in secret because of your pride;
I will cry bitterly, and my tears will flow
    because the Lord's people have been taken away as captives.

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Threat of Captivity

15 Hear and pay attention,
    do not be arrogant,
    for the Lord has spoken.(A)
16 Give glory(B) to the Lord your God
    before he brings the darkness,
before your feet stumble(C)
    on the darkening hills.
You hope for light,
    but he will turn it to utter darkness
    and change it to deep gloom.(D)
17 If you do not listen,(E)
    I will weep in secret
    because of your pride;
my eyes will weep bitterly,
    overflowing with tears,(F)
    because the Lord’s flock(G) will be taken captive.(H)

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