11 At that time this people and Jerusalem will be told, “A scorching wind(A) from the barren heights in the desert blows toward my people, but not to winnow or cleanse; 12 a wind(B) too strong for that comes from me. Now I pronounce my judgments(C) against them.”

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22 “My people are fools;(A)
    they do not know me.(B)
They are senseless children;
    they have no understanding.(C)
They are skilled in doing evil;(D)
    they know not how to do good.”(E)

23 I looked at the earth,
    and it was formless and empty;(F)
and at the heavens,
    and their light(G) was gone.
24 I looked at the mountains,
    and they were quaking;(H)
    all the hills were swaying.
25 I looked, and there were no people;
    every bird in the sky had flown away.(I)
26 I looked, and the fruitful land was a desert;(J)
    all its towns lay in ruins(K)
    before the Lord, before his fierce anger.(L)

27 This is what the Lord says:

“The whole land will be ruined,(M)
    though I will not destroy(N) it completely.
28 Therefore the earth will mourn(O)
    and the heavens above grow dark,(P)
because I have spoken and will not relent,(Q)
    I have decided and will not turn back.(R)

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The Lord’s Grace to Paul

12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,(A) that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.(B) 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor(C) and a violent man, I was shown mercy(D) because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.(E) 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,(F) along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.(G)

15 Here is a trustworthy saying(H) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners(I)—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(J) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(K) as an example for those who would believe(L) in him and receive eternal life.(M) 17 Now to the King(N) eternal, immortal,(O) invisible,(P) the only God,(Q) be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.(R)

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