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Whose collapse is like the smashing of a potter'sjar, So ruthlessly*shattered That a sherd will not be found among its pieces To takefire from a hearth Or to scoopwater from a cistern."
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For thus the LordGOD, the HolyOne of Israel, has said, "In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength." But you were not willing,
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And you said, "No, for we will flee on horses," Therefore* you shall flee! "And we will ride on swift horses," Therefore* those who pursue you shall be swift.
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Onethousand will flee at the threat of one man; You will flee at the threat of five, Until* you are left as a flag on a mountaintop And as a signal on a hill.
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Therefore the LORDlongs to be gracious to you, And therefore He waits on high to havecompassion on you. For the LORD is a God of justice; How blessed are all those who long for Him.
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O people in Zion, inhabitant in Jerusalem, you will weepnolonger. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you.
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Although the Lord has given you bread of privation and water of oppression, He, your Teacher will nolongerhide Himself, but your eyes will behold your Teacher.