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It obeys no voice; it can't be taught to do right. It doesn't trust the Lord; it doesn't worship its God.
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Its officers are like roaring lions. Its rulers are like hungry wolves that attack in the evening, and in the morning nothing is left of those they attacked.
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Its prophets are proud; they are people who cannot be trusted. Its priests don't respect holy things; they break God's teachings.
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But the Lord is good, and he is there in that city. He does no wrong. Every morning he governs the people fairly; every day he can be trusted. But evil people are not ashamed of what they do.
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"I have destroyed nations; their towers were ruined. I made their streets empty so no one goes there anymore. Their cities are ruined; no one lives there at all.