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40 As God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbour cities thereof, saith the LORD; so shall no man abide there, neither shall any son of man dwell therein.

41 Behold, a people comes from the north, and a great nation and many kings shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.

42 They shall hold the bow and the lance; they shall be cruel and will not show mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.

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40 As I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah(A)
    along with their neighboring towns,”
declares the Lord,
“so no one will live there;
    no people will dwell in it.(B)

41 “Look! An army is coming from the north;(C)
    a great nation and many kings
    are being stirred(D) up from the ends of the earth.(E)
42 They are armed with bows(F) and spears;
    they are cruel(G) and without mercy.(H)
They sound like the roaring sea(I)
    as they ride on their horses;
they come like men in battle formation
    to attack you, Daughter Babylon.(J)

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