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22 They will no longer build houses
    only to have others live in them.
They will no longer plant crops
    only to have others eat them.
My people will live to be as old as trees.
    My chosen ones will enjoy for a long time
    the things they have worked for.
23 Their work will not be worthless anymore.
    They will not have children who are sure to face sudden terror.
Instead, I will bless them.
    I will also bless their children after them.
24 Even before they call out to me, I will answer them.
    While they are still speaking, I will hear them.

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22 No longer will they build houses and others live in them,(A)
    or plant and others eat.
For as the days of a tree,(B)
    so will be the days(C) of my people;
my chosen(D) ones will long enjoy
    the work of their hands.
23 They will not labor in vain,(E)
    nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune;(F)
for they will be a people blessed(G) by the Lord,
    they and their descendants(H) with them.
24 Before they call(I) I will answer;(J)
    while they are still speaking(K) I will hear.

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