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At that time, Israel belonged to me as my special people.
    They were like the first crops that grew on my land.
I promised to punish anyone who tried to hurt them.
    I sent great trouble to those who attacked you.
That is what I, the Lord, have said.” ’

Listen to what the Lord says, you descendants of Jacob, all you families in Israel. This is the Lord's message to you:

‘I had done nothing wrong against your ancestors,
    but they turned away from me.
Instead, they worshipped useless idols.
    So they themselves became useless.

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