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12 Ephraim’s iniquity is bound up;
    his sin is kept in store.(A)
13 The pangs of childbirth come for him,
    but he is an unwise son,
for at the proper time he does not present himself
    at the mouth of the womb.(B)

14 Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol?
    Shall I redeem them from Death?
O Death, where are[a] your plagues?
    O Sheol, where is[b] your destruction?
    Compassion is hidden from my eyes.(C)

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  1. 13.14 Gk Syr: Heb I will be
  2. 13.14 Gk Syr: Heb I will be