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(6) Therefore thus saith Hashem Tzva’os, Hineni, I will refine them, and test them; for what but this shall I do for the Bat Ami?

(7) Their leshon is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh mirmah; one speaketh shalom to his re’a with his mouth, but inwardly he lieth in ambush.

(8) Shall I not visit them [in punishment] for these things? saith Hashem. Shall not My Nefesh be avenged on such a Goy (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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