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16 I will scatter them among nations that neither they nor their ancestors have heard about, and I will send armies against them until I have completely destroyed them.”

The People of Jerusalem Cry Out for Help

17 The Lord Almighty said,

“Think about what is happening!
Call for the mourners to come,
    for the women who sing funeral songs.”

18 The people said,

“Tell them to hurry and sing a funeral song for us,
    until our eyes fill with tears,
    and our eyelids are wet from crying.”

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