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I knew you in the wilderness,
        in the land of no rain.
When I fed them, they were satisfied;
        and their hearts became proud;
        therefore, they forgot me.

Consequences of infidelity

So I will become like a lion to them;
        like a leopard I will lurk beside the road.

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I cared for you in the wilderness,(A)
    in the land of burning heat.
When I fed them, they were satisfied;
    when they were satisfied, they became proud;(B)
    then they forgot(C) me.(D)
So I will be like a lion(E) to them,
    like a leopard I will lurk by the path.

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