20 They took pride in their beautiful jewelry
    and used it to make(A) their detestable idols.
They made it into vile images;(B)
    therefore I will make it a thing unclean for them.(C)
21 I will give their wealth as plunder(D) to foreigners
    and as loot to the wicked of the earth,
    who will defile it.(E)
22 I will turn my face(F) away from the people,
    and robbers will desecrate the place I treasure.
They will enter it
    and will defile it.(G)

23 “‘Prepare chains!
    For the land is full of bloodshed,(H)
    and the city is full of violence.(I)
24 I will bring the most wicked of nations
    to take possession of their houses.
I will put an end to the pride of the mighty,
    and their sanctuaries(J) will be desecrated.(K)

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