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Because of their pride the cities shall be in confusion, the houses shall be destroyed, and people shall be afraid.
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People shall have no pity for their neighbors, but shall make an assault upon their houses with the sword, and plunder their goods, because of hunger for bread and because of great tribulation.
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See how I am calling together all the kings of the earth to turn to me, says God, from the rising sun and from the south, from the east and from Lebanon; to turn and repay what they have given them.
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Just as they have done to my elect until this day, so I will do, and will repay into their bosom. Thus says the Lord God:
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My right hand will not spare the sinners, and my sword will not cease from those who shed innocent blood on earth.
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And a fire went forth from his wrath, and consumed the foundations of the earth and the sinners, like burnt straw.
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Alas for those who sin and do not observe my commandments, says the Lord;
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I will not spare them. Depart, you faithless children! Do not pollute my sanctuary.
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For God knows all who sin against him; therefore he will hand them over to death and slaughter.
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Already calamities have come upon the whole earth, and you shall remain in them; God will not deliver you, because you have sinned against him.
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What a terrifying sight, appearing from the east!