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17 It will surround them like people who guard a field.
    Judah has refused to obey me,’ ”
    announces the Lord.
18 “The army will attack you
    because of your conduct and actions.
This is how you will be punished.
    It will be so bitter!
    It will cut deep down into your hearts!”

19 I’m suffering! I’m really suffering!
    I’m hurting badly.
My heart is suffering so much!
    It’s pounding inside me.
    I can’t keep silent.
I’ve heard the sound of trumpets.
    I’ve heard the battle cry.

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17 They surround(A) her like men guarding a field,
    because she has rebelled(B) against me,’”
declares the Lord.
18 “Your own conduct and actions(C)
    have brought this on you.(D)
This is your punishment.
    How bitter(E) it is!
    How it pierces to the heart!”

19 Oh, my anguish, my anguish!(F)
    I writhe in pain.(G)
Oh, the agony of my heart!
    My heart pounds(H) within me,
    I cannot keep silent.(I)
For I have heard the sound of the trumpet;(J)
    I have heard the battle cry.(K)

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