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"Behold," says God, "I call together all the kings of the earth to fear me, from the rising sun and from the south, from the east and from Lebanon; to turn and repay what they have given them.
21
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:
22
"My right hand will not spare the sinners, and my sword will not cease from those who shed innocent blood on earth."
23
And a fire will go forth from his wrath, and will consume the foundations of the earth, and the sinners, like straw that is kindled.
24
"Woe to those who sin and do not observe my commandments," says the Lord;
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