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| 17 Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through the prophet Jeremiah: | 17 Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: |
| 18 "A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more." | 18 "A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more." |
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