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16 
“Warn the [neighboring] nations now [that our enemy is coming]!
Announce to Jerusalem,
‘Besiegers are coming from a far country,
And they lift their voices and shout against the cities of Judah.
17 
‘Like watchmen of a field they are against her on all sides,
Because she has rebelled against Me,’ says the Lord.
18 
“Your ways and your deeds
Have brought these things on you.
This is your tragedy and doom; how bitter,
How it has touched your heart!”

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16 “Tell this to the nations,
    proclaim concerning Jerusalem:
‘A besieging army is coming from a distant land,(A)
    raising a war cry(B) against the cities of Judah.(C)
17 They surround(D) her like men guarding a field,
    because she has rebelled(E) against me,’”
declares the Lord.
18 “Your own conduct and actions(F)
    have brought this on you.(G)
This is your punishment.
    How bitter(H) it is!
    How it pierces to the heart!”

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