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19 The men who chased us
    were faster than eagles in the sky.
They ran us into the mountains.
    They ambushed us in the desert.

20 The Lord’s appointed king, who was our very breath,
    was caught in their traps.
We had said about him, “We will be protected by him
    among the nations.”

21 Be happy and glad, people of Edom,
    you who live in the land of Uz.
But the Lord’s anger is like a cup of wine that you also will have to drink.
    Then you will get drunk on it and make yourselves naked.

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19 Our pursuers were swifter
    than eagles(A) in the sky;
they chased us(B) over the mountains
    and lay in wait for us in the desert.(C)

20 The Lord’s anointed,(D) our very life breath,
    was caught in their traps.(E)
We thought that under his shadow(F)
    we would live among the nations.

21 Rejoice and be glad, Daughter Edom,
    you who live in the land of Uz.(G)
But to you also the cup(H) will be passed;
    you will be drunk and stripped naked.(I)

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