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17 But your eyes and your heart
    are concerned only with your own interests;
you do not hesitate to shed innocent blood
    and to perpetrate oppression and violence.

18 Therefore, thus says the Lord concerning King Jehoiakim of Judah, the son of Josiah:

They will not lament for him, saying,
    “Alas, my brother!” or “Alas, sister!”
They will not mourn for him.
    “Alas, my master!” “Alas, his splendor!”
19 He will be buried like a dead donkey
    dragged forth and cast out
    beyond the gates of Jerusalem.

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