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The Lord’s Complaint

Now hear what the Lord says:

“Get up; plead your case in front of the mountains.
    Let the hills hear your story.
Mountains, listen to the Lord’s complaint.
    Foundations of the earth, listen to the Lord.
The Lord has a complaint against his people.
    He will prove that Israel is wrong.”

The Lord says, “My people, did I do something wrong to you?
    How did I make you tired of me?
    Tell me.
I brought you from the land of Egypt.
    I freed you from slavery.
    I sent Moses, Aaron and Miriam to you.
My people, remember
    the evil plans of Balak king of Moab.
    Remember what Balaam son of Beor told Balak.
Remember what happened from Acacia to Gilgal.
    Then you will know the Lord does what is right!”

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The Lord’s Case Against Israel

Listen to what the Lord says:

“Stand up, plead my case before the mountains;(A)
    let the hills hear what you have to say.

“Hear,(B) you mountains, the Lord’s accusation;(C)
    listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth.
For the Lord has a case(D) against his people;
    he is lodging a charge(E) against Israel.

“My people, what have I done to you?
    How have I burdened(F) you?(G) Answer me.
I brought you up out of Egypt(H)
    and redeemed you from the land of slavery.(I)
I sent Moses(J) to lead you,
    also Aaron(K) and Miriam.(L)
My people, remember
    what Balak(M) king of Moab plotted
    and what Balaam son of Beor answered.
Remember your journey from Shittim(N) to Gilgal,(O)
    that you may know the righteous acts(P) of the Lord.”

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