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16 But the holy Lord God All-Powerful is praised, because he has shown who he is by bringing justice. 17 His people will be like sheep grazing in their own pasture, and they will take off what was left by others.[a]

18 You are in for trouble! The lies you tell are like ropes by which you drag along sin and evil.

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  1. 5.17 and they … others: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.

16 But the Lord Almighty will be exalted(A) by his justice,(B)
    and the holy God will be proved holy(C) by his righteous acts.
17 Then sheep will graze as in their own pasture;(D)
    lambs will feed[a] among the ruins of the rich.

18 Woe(E) to those who draw sin along with cords(F) of deceit,
    and wickedness(G) as with cart ropes,

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  1. Isaiah 5:17 Septuagint; Hebrew / strangers will eat