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20 So listen to what the Lord has planned to do to the people of Edom.
    Listen to what he has decided to do to the people in Teman.
The enemy will drag away the young kids of Edom’s flock.
    Edom’s pastures will be empty because of what they did.
21 At the sound of Edom’s fall, the earth will shake.
    Their cry will be heard all the way to the Red Sea.

22 Just as an eagle flies high to see the animal it will attack,
    so the Lord will spread his wings over Bozrah.
And Edom’s soldiers will be filled with fear
    like a woman giving birth.

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20 Therefore, hear what the Lord has planned against Edom,(A)
    what he has purposed(B) against those who live in Teman:(C)
The young of the flock(D) will be dragged away;
    their pasture will be appalled at their fate.(E)
21 At the sound of their fall the earth will tremble;(F)
    their cry(G) will resound to the Red Sea.[a]
22 Look! An eagle will soar and swoop(H) down,
    spreading its wings over Bozrah.(I)
In that day the hearts of Edom’s warriors(J)
    will be like the heart of a woman in labor.(K)

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 49:21 Or the Sea of Reeds