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I will raise your dead from their graves because I recognize them as my people.
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Jerusalem, mother of these people, do not be afraid; I, the Lord, have chosen you.
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"I will send my servants Isaiah and Jeremiah to help you. At their request I have consecrated and prepared for you twelve trees, heavy with different kinds of fruit,
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twelve fountains flowing with milk and honey, and seven high mountains covered with roses and lilies. I will make your children very happy there.
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Now, Jerusalem, come to the defense of widows, take the side of the fatherless, give to the poor, protect orphans, give clothing to those who have none,
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take care of those who are broken and weak, do not make fun of those who are crippled, protect the disabled, and help the blind to catch a vision of my dazzling splendor.
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Keep both the old and the young safe within your walls.
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Whenever you find a dead body, bury it and mark the grave, and I will give you a place of honor when I raise the dead.
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"Be calm, my people; your time to rest will come.
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Take care of your children like a faithful nursemaid and guide their steps in safe paths,
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so that none of them will be lost. When the time comes, I will hold you responsible for them.
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