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You have imitated that hateful one in all her deeds and devices. Therefore God says,
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I will send evils upon you: widowhood, poverty, famine, sword, and pestilence, bringing ruin to your houses, bringing destruction and death.
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And the glory of your strength shall wither like a flower when the heat shall rise that is sent upon you.
51
You shall be weakened like a wretched woman who is beaten and wounded, so that you cannot receive your mighty lovers.
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Would I have dealt with you so violently, says the Lord,
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