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O people of Israel, return to the one you have so completely betrayed. In that day every one of you will throw away his idols of silver and his idols of gold—things you made, which caused you to sin.

Assyria will fall, but not by a human sword.
A sword will devour him, but not one wielded by men.
He will flee from the sword,
but his young men will be forced into slavery.

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Return,(A) you Israelites, to the One you have so greatly revolted(B) against. For in that day(C) every one of you will reject the idols of silver and gold(D) your sinful hands have made.(E)

“Assyria(F) will fall by no human sword;
    a sword, not of mortals, will devour(G) them.
They will flee before the sword
    and their young men will be put to forced labor.(H)

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