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12 The nations have heard of your shame,
    and your cry has filled the land;
for the mighty man has stumbled over the mighty,
    and they both have fallen together.

Defeat of Egypt Foretold

13 The word that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet, about Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon coming to strike the land of Egypt.

14 Declare in Egypt and publish in Migdol,
    and publish in Memphis and in Tahpanhes;
say, “Stand fast and prepare yourself,
    for the sword will devour those about you.”

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12 The nations will hear of your shame;
    your cries will fill the earth.
One warrior will stumble over another;
    both will fall(A) down together.”

13 This is the message the Lord spoke to Jeremiah the prophet about the coming of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon(B) to attack Egypt:(C)

14 “Announce this in Egypt, and proclaim it in Migdol;
    proclaim it also in Memphis(D) and Tahpanhes:(E)
‘Take your positions and get ready,
    for the sword devours(F) those around you.’

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