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Their deeds do not allow them
    to return to their God.
For the spirit of immorality has possessed them,
    and they no longer know the Lord.
Israel’s arrogance testifies against them;
    Ephraim stumbles in their guilt,
    and Judah stumbles with them.
With their sheep and their cattle,
    they shall go forth to seek the Lord.
However, they will not find him,
    for he has withdrawn from them.

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“Their deeds do not permit them
    to return(A) to their God.
A spirit of prostitution(B) is in their heart;
    they do not acknowledge(C) the Lord.
Israel’s arrogance testifies(D) against them;
    the Israelites, even Ephraim, stumble(E) in their sin;
    Judah also stumbles with them.(F)
When they go with their flocks and herds
    to seek the Lord,(G)
they will not find him;
    he has withdrawn(H) himself from them.

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