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34 But the one who will rescue them is strong—his name is the Lord Almighty. He himself will take up their cause and will bring peace to the earth, but trouble to the people of Babylonia.”

35 The Lord says,

“Death to Babylonia!
    Death to its people,
    to its rulers, to its people of wisdom.
36 Death to its lying prophets—
    what fools they are!
Death to its soldiers—
    how terrified they are!

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34 Yet their Redeemer(A) is strong;
    the Lord Almighty(B) is his name.
He will vigorously defend their cause(C)
    so that he may bring rest(D) to their land,
    but unrest to those who live in Babylon.

35 “A sword(E) against the Babylonians!”(F)
    declares the Lord
“against those who live in Babylon
    and against her officials and wise(G) men!
36 A sword against her false prophets!
    They will become fools.
A sword against her warriors!(H)
    They will be filled with terror.(I)

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