and those who turn back from following the Lord,
who do not seek the Lord or inquire of him.
Be silent in the presence of the Lord God,(A)
for the day of the Lord is near.(B)
Indeed, the Lord has prepared a sacrifice;(C)
he has consecrated his guests.(D)

On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice
I will punish the officials, the king’s sons,
and all who are dressed in foreign clothing.

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those who turn back from following(A) the Lord
    and neither seek(B) the Lord nor inquire(C) of him.”

Be silent(D) before the Sovereign Lord,
    for the day of the Lord(E) is near.
The Lord has prepared a sacrifice;(F)
    he has consecrated those he has invited.

“On the day of the Lord’s sacrifice
    I will punish(G) the officials
    and the king’s sons(H)
and all those clad
    in foreign clothes.

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