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and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation,

and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation,

without inhabitant."

without inhabitant."

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[12]Who is the man so wise that he can understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may declare it? Why is the land ruined and laid waste like a wilderness, so that no one passes through?

 

Who is the man so wise that he can understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may declare it? Why is the land ruined and laid waste like a wilderness, so that no one passes through?

[13] And the LORD says: "Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, or walked in accord with it,

[13] And the LORD says: "Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, or walked in accord with it,

like sheaves after the reaper,

like sheaves after the reaper,

and none shall gather them.'"

and none shall gather them.'"

[23]Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

[23]<u>Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

[24] <u>but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practice steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, says the LORD."</u>

[24] but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practice steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, says the LORD."</u>

[25]"Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will punish all those who are circumcised but yet uncircumcised --

[25]"Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will punish all those who are circumcised but yet uncircumcised --