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18 Thus says the Lord:
    I will restore the tents of Jacob
    and have compassion for his dwellings.
The city will be rebuilt on its hill
    and the citadel restored on its traditional site.
19 From them will come forth songs of thanksgiving
    and the sounds of rejoicing.
I will increase their number;
    they will not diminish.
I will make them honored;
    no longer will they be disdained.
20 Their sons will be as they formerly were,
    and their community will be firmly established;
    any who try to oppress them, I will punish.

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18 “This is what the Lord says:

“‘I will restore the fortunes(A) of Jacob’s tents(B)
    and have compassion(C) on his dwellings;
the city will be rebuilt(D) on her ruins,
    and the palace will stand in its proper place.
19 From them will come songs(E) of thanksgiving(F)
    and the sound of rejoicing.(G)
I will add to their numbers,(H)
    and they will not be decreased;
I will bring them honor,(I)
    and they will not be disdained.
20 Their children(J) will be as in days of old,
    and their community will be established(K) before me;
    I will punish(L) all who oppress them.

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