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21 It paws[a] violently, exults mightily;
    it goes out to meet the weapons.(A)
22 It laughs at fear and is not dismayed;
    it does not turn back from the sword.
23 Upon it rattle the quiver,
    the flashing spear, and the javelin.
24 With fierceness and rage it swallows the ground;
    it cannot stand still at the sound of the trumpet.(B)
25 When the trumpet sounds, it says ‘Aha!’
    From a distance it smells the battle,
    the thunder of the captains, and the shouting.(C)

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  1. 39.21 Gk Syr Vg: Heb they dig

21 It paws fiercely, rejoicing in its strength,(A)
    and charges into the fray.(B)
22 It laughs(C) at fear, afraid of nothing;
    it does not shy away from the sword.
23 The quiver(D) rattles against its side,
    along with the flashing spear(E) and lance.
24 In frenzied excitement it eats up the ground;
    it cannot stand still when the trumpet sounds.(F)
25 At the blast of the trumpet(G) it snorts, ‘Aha!’
    It catches the scent of battle from afar,
    the shout of commanders and the battle cry.(H)

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The Lord looks down from heaven on humankind
    to see if there are any who are wise,
    who seek after God.(A)

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The Lord looks down from heaven(A)
    on all mankind
to see if there are any who understand,(B)
    any who seek God.(C)

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30 And I sought for anyone among them who would repair the wall and stand in the breach before me on behalf of the land, so that I would not destroy it, but I found no one.(A)

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30 “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall(A) and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.(B)

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20 The rest of humankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands or give up worshiping demons and idols of gold and silver and bronze and stone and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk.(A)

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20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent(A) of the work of their hands;(B) they did not stop worshiping demons,(C) and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk.(D)

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