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"The Lord says to Ezra: Announce to my new people that I will give them the kingdom of Jerusalem, which I had planned to give to Israel.
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I will take the dazzling light of my presence away from Israel and will give to my new people the eternal Temple that I had prepared for Israel.
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The tree of life will fill the air around them with its fragrance. They will never have to work; they will never grow tired.
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Ask, and you will receive. Pray that the number of the days you have to wait will be reduced. Even now the kingdom has been prepared for you, so stay alert.
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Call heaven and earth to witness that I, the living God, have abolished evil and created good.
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"Mother Jerusalem, take your children in your arms. Guide their steps in safe paths; raise them with the same delight that a dove has in raising her young. I, the Lord, have chosen you.
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I will raise your dead from their graves because I recognize them as my people.
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Jerusalem, mother of these people, do not be afraid; I, the Lord, have chosen you.
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"I will send my servants Isaiah and Jeremiah to help you. At their request I have consecrated and prepared for you twelve trees, heavy with different kinds of fruit,
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twelve fountains flowing with milk and honey, and seven high mountains covered with roses and lilies. I will make your children very happy there.
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Now, Jerusalem, come to the defense of widows, take the side of the fatherless, give to the poor, protect orphans, give clothing to those who have none,