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11 The Lord said,
    “I will save you for a good reason.
I will make your enemies beg you
    in times of disaster and trouble.
12 No one can smash a piece of iron or bronze.
    I mean the kind of iron and bronze that comes from the north.
13 The people of Judah have wealth and treasures.
    But I will freely give those riches to others.
This is because the people of Judah have sinned
    throughout the country.

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11 The Lord said,

“Surely I will deliver you(A) for a good purpose;
    surely I will make your enemies plead(B) with you
    in times of disaster and times of distress.

12 “Can a man break iron—
    iron from the north(C)—or bronze?

13 “Your wealth(D) and your treasures
    I will give as plunder,(E) without charge,(F)
because of all your sins
    throughout your country.(G)

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