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22 Just as an eagle flies high to see the animal it will attack,
    so the Lord will spread his wings over Bozrah.
And Edom’s soldiers will be filled with fear
    like a woman giving birth.

A Message About Damascus

23 This message is about the city of Damascus:

“The towns of Hamath and Arpad are afraid.
    They are afraid because they heard the bad news.
They are discouraged.
    They are worried and afraid.
24 The city of Damascus has become weak.
    The people want to run away.
    They are ready to panic.
They are overcome with fear and pain,
    like a woman giving birth.

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22 Look! An eagle will soar and swoop(A) down,
    spreading its wings over Bozrah.(B)
In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors(C)
    will be like the heart of a woman in labor.(D)

A Message About Damascus

23 Concerning Damascus:(E)

“Hamath(F) and Arpad(G) are dismayed,
    for they have heard bad news.
They are disheartened,
    troubled like[a] the restless sea.(H)
24 Damascus has become feeble,
    she has turned to flee
    and panic has gripped her;
anguish and pain have seized her,
    pain like that of a woman in labor.(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 49:23 Hebrew on or by