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He brought against them a nation from far away, a shameless nation that speaks a foreign language and has no respect for the elderly and no pity for children.
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These people carried off my beloved sons and took away my daughters, and I was left a widow, completely alone.
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"My children in exile, I can do nothing to help you.
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Only the one who brought this punishment upon you can rescue you from your enemies.
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Go your own way, my children; live your own life! I am all alone.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.