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64 
His priests [Hophni and Phinehas] fell by the sword,
And His widows could not weep.(A)

65 
Then the Lord awakened as from sleep,
Like a [mighty] warrior who awakens from the sleep of wine [fully conscious of his power].
66 
He drove His enemies backward;
He subjected them to lasting shame and dishonor.

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64 their priests were put to the sword,(A)
    and their widows could not weep.

65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep,(B)
    as a warrior wakes from the stupor of wine.
66 He beat back his enemies;
    he put them to everlasting shame.(C)

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