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9 What do you plot against the LORD? He will make a complete end; trouble will not rise up a second time.
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Whatever they plot against the LORDhe will bring to an end; trouble will not come a second time.
10 For they are like entangled thorns, like drunkards as they drink; they are consumed like stubble fully dried.
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They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine; they will be consumed like dry stubble.
11 From you came one who plotted evil against the LORD, a worthless counselor.
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From you, Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the LORDand devises wicked plans.
12 Thus says the LORD, "Though they are at full strength and many, they will be cut down and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.
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This is what the LORD says: “Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.
13 And now I will break his yoke from off you and will burst your bonds apart."
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Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.”
14 The LORD has given commandment about you: "No more shall your name be perpetuated; from the house of your gods I will cut off the carved image and the metal image. I will make your grave, for you are vile."
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The LORD has given a command concerning you, Nineveh: “You will have no descendants to bear your name. I will destroy the images and idols that are in the temple of your gods. I will prepare your grave, for you are vile.”
15 Behold, upon the mountains, the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah; fulfill your vows, for never again shall the worthless pass through you; he is utterly cut off.
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Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
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