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"At the same time," says the Lord, "I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be My people."
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Thus says the Lord: "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when I went to give him rest."
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The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: "Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.
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Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! You shall again be adorned with your tambourines, And shall go forth in the dances of those who rejoice.
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You shall yet plant vines on the mountains of Samaria; The planters shall plant and eat them as ordinary food.
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For there shall be a day When the watchmen will cry on Mount Ephraim, 'Arise, and let us go up to Zion, To the Lord our God.' "
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For thus says the Lord: "Sing with gladness for Jacob, And shout among the chief of the nations; Proclaim, give praise, and say, 'O Lord, save Your people, The remnant of Israel!'