25 Outside, the sword will devastate them; and inside, there will be dread, as much for the young man as for the maiden, and as much for the newborn as for the old man.
26 I said: Where are they? I will cause their memory to cease from among men.
27 But because of the wrath of the enemies, I have delayed it. Otherwise, perhaps their enemies would be arrogant and would say: 'Our exalted hand, and not the Lord, has done all these things.'
28 They are a nation without counsel and without prudence.
29 I wish that they would be wise and understanding, and would provide for the very end.'
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