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Let them be like grass on the roof,
    which withers even before it is pulled up.
The reaper cannot fill his hand with it.
The one who binds sheaves cannot fill his arms.
May those who pass by never say,
“The blessing of the Lord be with you.
We bless you in the name of the Lord.”

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May they be like grass on the roof,(A)
    which withers(B) before it can grow;
a reaper cannot fill his hands with it,(C)
    nor one who gathers fill his arms.
May those who pass by not say to them,
    “The blessing of the Lord be on you;
    we bless you(D) in the name of the Lord.”

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