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4 The third angel poured his bowl into the rivers and the fountains of water, and they became blood.
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The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood.
5 And I heard the angel of water say, "Just art thou in these thy judgments, thou who art and wast, O Holy One.
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Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, O Holy One, you who are and who were;
6 For men have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink. It is their due!"
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for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve.”
7 And I heard the altar cry, "Yea, Lord God the Almighty, true and just are thy judgments!"
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And I heard the altar respond: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are your judgments.”
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