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For the LORD will restore the splendor of Jacob Like the splendor of Israel, Even thoughdevastators have devastated them And destroyed their vinebranches.
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The shields of his mightymen are colored red, The warriors are dressed in scarlet, The chariots are enveloped in flashingsteelWhen he is prepared to march, And the cypress spears are brandished.
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She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and waste! Hearts are melting and kneesknocking! Also anguish is in the wholebody And all their faces are grownpale!
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"Behold, I am against you," declares the LORD of hosts. "I will burn up her chariots in smoke, a sword will devour your younglions; I will cutoff your prey from the land, and nolonger will the voice of your messengers be heard."