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19 Out of them shall come songs of thanksgiving,
    and the voices of those who make merry.
I will multiply them, and they shall not be few;
    I will make them honored, and they shall not be small.
20 Their children shall be as they were of old,
    and their congregation shall be established before me;
    and I will punish all who oppress them.
21 Their prince shall be one of themselves,
    their ruler shall come forth from their midst;
I will make him draw near, and he shall approach me,
    for who would dare of himself to approach me?
                says the Lord.

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19 From them will come songs(A) of thanksgiving(B)
    and the sound of rejoicing.(C)
I will add to their numbers,(D)
    and they will not be decreased;
I will bring them honor,(E)
    and they will not be disdained.
20 Their children(F) will be as in days of old,
    and their community will be established(G) before me;
    I will punish(H) all who oppress them.
21 Their leader(I) will be one of their own;
    their ruler will arise from among them.(J)
I will bring him near(K) and he will come close to me—
    for who is he who will devote himself
    to be close to me?’
declares the Lord.

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