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13 Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

14 And I will satiate the soul of the priest with fatness, and my people shall be filled with my goodness, said the LORD.

15 Thus hath the LORD said; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rachel weeping for her sons, she refused to be comforted regarding her sons, because they perished.

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13 Then young women will dance and be glad,
    young men and old as well.
I will turn their mourning(A) into gladness;
    I will give them comfort(B) and joy(C) instead of sorrow.
14 I will satisfy(D) the priests(E) with abundance,
    and my people will be filled with my bounty,(F)
declares the Lord.

15 This is what the Lord says:

“A voice is heard in Ramah,(G)
    mourning and great weeping,
Rachel weeping for her children
    and refusing to be comforted,(H)
    because they are no more.”(I)

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