Again, the word of the Lord came unto me After the prophecy of the destruction of the prince and king of Tyre, concerning a neighbouring city: saying as follows:
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By sin after sin after sin, by your corrupt ways of doing business, you defiled your holy places of worship. So I set a fire around and within you. It burned you up. I reduced you to ashes. All anyone sees now when they look for you is ashes, a pitiful mound of ashes.
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All who once knew you now throw up their hands: 'This can't have happened! This has happened!'"
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"Son of man, confront Sidon. Preach against it.
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Say, 'Message from God, the Master: "'Look! I'm against you, Sidon. I intend to be known for who I truly am among you.' They'll know that I am God when I set things right and reveal my holy presence.
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.