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9 Why do you plot against the Lord? He will make an end; no adversary will rise up twice.
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Whatever they plot against the LORDhe will bring to an end; trouble will not come a second time.
10 Like thorns they are entangled, like drunkards they are drunk; they are consumed like dry straw.
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They will be entangled among thorns and drunk from their wine; they will be consumed like dry stubble.
11 From you one has gone out who plots evil against the Lord, one who counsels wickedness.
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From you, Nineveh, has one come forth who plots evil against the LORDand devises wicked plans.
12 Thus says the Lord, "Though they are at full strength and many, they will be cut off and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.
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This is what the LORD says: “Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.
13 And now I will break off his yoke from you and snap the bonds that bind you."
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Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your shackles away.”
14 The Lord has commanded concerning you: "Your name shall be perpetuated no longer; from the house of your gods I will cut off the carved image and the cast image. I will make your grave, for you are worthless."
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The LORD has given a command concerning you, Nineveh: “You will have no descendants to bear your name. I will destroy the images and idols that are in the temple of your gods. I will prepare your grave, for you are vile.”
15 Look! On the mountains the feet of one who brings good tidings, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, O Judah, fulfill your vows, for never again shall the wicked invade you; they are utterly cut off.
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Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Celebrate your festivals, Judah, and fulfill your vows. No more will the wicked invade you; they will be completely destroyed.
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