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    The bows of the mighty crack in two,
        but the feeble are given new strength.
    Those who were full have had to work hard so they can eat,
        but those who were starving have become fat with rich food.
    The one who was infertile has borne seven children,
        while the one who bore many sits alone in sadness.
    The Eternal One kills and brings to life;
        He sends down to the grave and raises up new life.

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“The bows of the warriors are broken,(A)
    but those who stumbled are armed with strength.(B)
Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry(C) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(D) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

“The Lord brings death and makes alive;(E)
    he brings down to the grave and raises up.(F)

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