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17 Between the temple porch and the altar,
    let the priests, ministers of the Lord, weep and say,
“Have pity upon Your people,
    and do not make Your heritage a disgrace,
    a mockery among the nations.
Why should they say among the peoples,
    ‘Where is their God?’ ”

Rescue and Restitution

18 Then the Lord became jealous for His land
    and took pity upon His people.

19 So the Lord answered and said to His people,

Here! I am sending you grain, new wine, and oil,
    and you will be satisfied,
and I will never again make you
    a disgrace among the nations.

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