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Therefore, the Lord Almighty says this: “See, I will melt them in a crucible of affliction. I will refine them and test them like metal. What else can I do with them? For their tongues aim lies like poisoned spears. They speak cleverly to their neighbors while planning to kill them. Should not I punish them for such things as this?” asks the Lord. “Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?”

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Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says:

“See, I will refine(A) and test(B) them,
    for what else can I do
    because of the sin of my people?
Their tongue(C) is a deadly arrow;
    it speaks deceitfully.
With their mouths they all speak cordially to their neighbors,(D)
    but in their hearts they set traps(E) for them.(F)
Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge(G) myself
    on such a nation as this?”

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