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16 They are all brave soldiers.
    They shoot arrows that will kill you.
17 They will eat all the crops in your fields
    and the food that you have stored.
They will take your sons and your daughters for themselves.
    They will kill your sheep and your cows for food.
    They will eat all your grapes and your figs.
They will attack your strong cities
    where you thought you would be safe.
Their soldiers will knock down the walls.’

18 But the Lord says this: ‘Even at that time, I will not destroy you completely.

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16 Their quivers(A) are like an open grave;
    all of them are mighty warriors.
17 They will devour(B) your harvests and food,
    devour(C) your sons and daughters;
they will devour(D) your flocks and herds,
    devour your vines and fig trees.(E)
With the sword(F) they will destroy
    the fortified cities(G) in which you trust.(H)

18 “Yet even in those days,” declares the Lord, “I will not destroy(I) you completely.

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