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20 The Lord’s ·appointed king [anointed; C Judah’s king], ·who was our very breath [L the breath of our life/nostrils],
    was caught in their traps [2 Kin. 25:5–7].
We had said about him, “We will ·be protected by him [L live in his shadow/shade]
    among the nations.”

21 Be happy and ·glad [rejoice], ·people [L daughter] of Edom,
    you who live in the land of Uz [C city in Edom; Job 1:1; Jer. 25:20].
The cup [C of God’s judgment] will ·come [pass] to you;
    then you will get drunk and go naked [Jer. 25:15–38; 49:12–13].

22 Your ·punishment [or iniquity] is complete, ·Jerusalem [L daughter of Zion; C the location of the Temple].
    He will not send you into ·captivity again [exile].
But the Lord will punish the ·sins [iniquity] of Edom;
    he will ·uncover [expose] your ·evil [sin].

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20 The Lord’s anointed,(A) our very life breath,
    was caught in their traps.(B)
We thought that under his shadow(C)
    we would live among the nations.

21 Rejoice and be glad, Daughter Edom,
    you who live in the land of Uz.(D)
But to you also the cup(E) will be passed;
    you will be drunk and stripped naked.(F)

22 Your punishment will end, Daughter Zion;(G)
    he will not prolong your exile.
But he will punish your sin, Daughter Edom,
    and expose your wickedness.(H)

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