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18 Their drink has become sour.
    They play the prostitute continually.
    Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
19 The wind has wrapped her up in its wings;
    and they shall be disappointed because of their sacrifices.

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18 When the rulers of Israel finish their drinking,
    off they go to find some prostitutes.
    They love shame more than honor.[a]
19 So a mighty wind will sweep them away.
    Their sacrifices to idols will bring them shame.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:18 As in Greek version; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.