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10 Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem
And tore down houses to fortify the wall.
11 And you made a reservoir (A)between the two walls
For the waters of the (B)old pool.
But you did not look to Him who made it,
Nor did you see Him who formed it long ago.

12 Therefore in that day Lord Yahweh of hosts called you to (C)weeping, to wailing,
To (D)shaving the head, and to wearing sackcloth.

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10 You counted the buildings in Jerusalem
    and tore down houses(A) to strengthen the wall.(B)
11 You built a reservoir between the two walls(C)
    for the water of the Old Pool,(D)
but you did not look to the One who made it,
    or have regard(E) for the One who planned(F) it long ago.

12 The Lord, the Lord Almighty,
    called you on that day(G)
to weep(H) and to wail,
    to tear out your hair(I) and put on sackcloth.(J)

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