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And you, Asia, who share in the splendor of Babylon and the glory of her person—
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woe to you, miserable wretch! For you have made yourself like her; you have decked out your daughters for prostitution to please and glory in your lovers, who have always lusted after you.
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You have imitated that hateful one in all her deeds and devices. Therefore God says,
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I will send evils upon you: widowhood, poverty, famine, sword, and pestilence, bringing ruin to your houses, bringing destruction and death.
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And the glory of your strength shall wither like a flower when the heat shall rise that is sent upon you.
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You shall be weakened like a wretched woman who is beaten and wounded, so that you cannot receive your mighty lovers.
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Would I have dealt with you so violently, says the Lord,
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if you had not killed my chosen people continually, exulting and clapping your hands and talking about their death when you were drunk?
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The reward of a prostitute is in your lap; therefore you shall receive your recompense.
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As you will do to my chosen people, says the Lord, so God will do to you, and will hand you over to adversities.