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29 Shall I not punish them for these things? says the Lord. Shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

30 An appalling and horrible thing [bringing desolation and destruction] has come to pass in the land:

31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests exercise rule at their own hands and by means of the prophets. And My people love to have it so! But what will you do when the end comes?

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29 Should I not punish them for this?”
    declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge(A) myself
    on such a nation as this?

30 “A horrible(B) and shocking thing
    has happened in the land:
31 The prophets prophesy lies,(C)
    the priests(D) rule by their own authority,
and my people love it this way.
    But what will you do in the end?(E)

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