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because of the day that comes to destroy all the Philistines,
    to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper who remains;
for Yahweh will destroy the Philistines,
    the remnant of the isle of Caphtor.
Baldness has come on Gaza;
    Ashkelon is brought to nothing,
the remnant of their valley:
    how long will you cut yourself?

“‘You sword of Yahweh, how long will it be before you are quiet?
    Put yourself back into your scabbard;
    rest, and be still.’

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For the day has come
    to destroy all the Philistines
and to remove all survivors
    who could help Tyre(A) and Sidon.(B)
The Lord is about to destroy the Philistines,(C)
    the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.[a](D)
Gaza will shave(E) her head in mourning;
    Ashkelon(F) will be silenced.
You remnant on the plain,
    how long will you cut(G) yourselves?

“‘Alas, sword(H) of the Lord,
    how long till you rest?
Return to your sheath;
    cease and be still.’(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 47:4 That is, Crete