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16 Son of man, with a single blow I am about to take away from you the delight of your eyes. However, you are not to lament or weep or shed any tears. 17 Groan in silence, and do not mourn for the dead. Wrap your turban around your head, and put sandals on your feet. Do not cover your beard or eat the bread of mourners.

18 Therefore, I spoke to the people in the morning; in the evening my wife died. And on the following morning I did as I had been commanded.

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