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I'll blow on you with the fire of my wrath to melt you down in the furnace.
22
As silver is melted down, you'll be melted down. That should get through to you. Then you'll recognize that I, God, have let my wrath loose on you.'"
24
"Son of man, tell her, 'You're a land that during the time I was angry with you got no rain, not so much as a spring shower.
25
The leaders among you became desperate, like roaring, ravaging lions killing indiscriminately. They grabbed and looted, leaving widows in their wake.
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