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24 O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul,
    who clothed you with crimson, in luxury,
    who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.

25 How the mighty have fallen
    in the midst of the battle!

Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.
26     I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan;
greatly beloved were you to me;
    your love to me was wonderful,
    passing the love of women.

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24 “Daughters of Israel,
    weep for Saul,
who clothed you in scarlet and finery,
    who adorned your garments with ornaments of gold.(A)

25 “How the mighty have fallen in battle!
    Jonathan lies slain on your heights.
26 I grieve(B) for you, Jonathan(C) my brother;(D)
    you were very dear to me.
Your love for me was wonderful,(E)
    more wonderful than that of women.

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