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12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps,
    and I will punish the men
    who are settled on their lees,
who say in their heart,
    “The Lord will not do good, nor will He do evil.”
13 Their goods will be plundered,
    and their houses laid waste.
Though they build houses,
    they will not inhabit them;
though they plant vineyards,
    they will not drink from their wine.

The Great Day of the Lord

14 The great day of the Lord is near,
    near and hastening quickly.
The sound of the day of the Lord is bitter;
    the mighty man shall cry out there.

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12 At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps
    and punish those who are complacent,(A)
    who are like wine left on its dregs,(B)
who think, ‘The Lord will do nothing,(C)
    either good or bad.’(D)
13 Their wealth will be plundered,(E)
    their houses demolished.
Though they build houses,
    they will not live in them;
though they plant vineyards,
    they will not drink the wine.”(F)

14 The great day of the Lord(G) is near(H)
    near and coming quickly.
The cry on the day of the Lord is bitter;
    the Mighty Warrior shouts his battle cry.

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