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22 Now therefore do not scoff,
    or your bonds will be made stronger;
for I have heard a decree of destruction
    from the Lord God of hosts upon the whole land.

23 Listen, and hear my voice;
    Pay attention, and hear my speech.
24 Do those who plough for sowing plough continually?
    Do they continually open and harrow their ground?

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22 Now stop your mocking,(A)
    or your chains will become heavier;
the Lord, the Lord Almighty, has told me
    of the destruction decreed(B) against the whole land.(C)

23 Listen(D) and hear my voice;
    pay attention and hear what I say.
24 When a farmer plows for planting,(E) does he plow continually?
    Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil?

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