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17 We are sick at our very hearts
    and can hardly see through our tears,

18 because Mount Zion lies lonely and deserted,
    and wild jackals prowl through its ruins.

19 But you, O Lord, are king forever
    and will rule to the end of time.

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17 Because of this our hearts(A) are faint,(B)
    because of these things our eyes(C) grow dim(D)
18 for Mount Zion,(E) which lies desolate,(F)
    with jackals prowling over it.

19 You, Lord, reign forever;(G)
    your throne endures(H) from generation to generation.

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