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17 Let the priests,(A) the Lord’s ministers,
weep between the portico and the altar.(B)
Let them say,
‘Have pity on your people, Lord,(C)
and do not make your inheritance a disgrace,(D)
an object of scorn among the nations.
Why should it be said among the peoples,
“Where is their God? ” ’(E)

God’s Response to His People

18 Then the Lord became jealous for his land(F) and spared his people.(G) 19 The Lord answered his people:

Look, I am about to send you
grain, new wine, and fresh oil.(H)
You will be satiated with them,
and I will no longer make you
a disgrace among the nations.(I)

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