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14 The elders no longer sit in the city gates;
    the young men no longer dance and sing.
15 Joy has left our hearts;
    our dancing has turned to mourning.
16 The garlands have[a] fallen from our heads.
    Weep for us because we have sinned.

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  1. 5:16 Or The crown has.

14 The elders are gone from the city gate;
    the young men have stopped their music.(A)
15 Joy is gone from our hearts;
    our dancing has turned to mourning.(B)
16 The crown(C) has fallen from our head.(D)
    Woe to us, for we have sinned!(E)

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