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They have poured out their blood like water
    round about Jerusalem,
    and there was none to bury them.
We have become a taunt to our neighbors,
    mocked and derided by those round about us.

How long, O Lord? Wilt thou be angry for ever?
    Will thy jealous wrath burn like fire?

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They have poured out blood like water
    all around Jerusalem,
    and there is no one to bury(A) the dead.(B)
We are objects of contempt to our neighbors,
    of scorn(C) and derision to those around us.(D)

How long,(E) Lord? Will you be angry(F) forever?
    How long will your jealousy burn like fire?(G)

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