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16 So he who says a bracha in the land
    will be blessed by the God of truth,
and he who swears in the land
    will swear by the God of truth.
For the former troubles are forgotten,
because they are hidden from My sight!

New Heavens and New Earth

17 For behold, I create new heavens
    and a new earth.[a]
The former things will not be remembered
    or come to mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice forever
    in what I am creating.
For behold, I am creating Jerusalem for rejoicing,
    and her people for joy.

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16 Whoever invokes a blessing(A) in the land
    will do so by the one true God;(B)
whoever takes an oath in the land
    will swear(C) by the one true God.
For the past troubles(D) will be forgotten
    and hidden from my eyes.

New Heavens and a New Earth

17 “See, I will create
    new heavens and a new earth.(E)
The former things will not be remembered,(F)
    nor will they come to mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice(G) forever
    in what I will create,
for I will create Jerusalem(H) to be a delight
    and its people a joy.

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