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Its branches became strong— strong enough to be a ruler's scepter. It grew very tall, towering above all others. It stood out because of its height and its many lush branches.

because they did not obey my regulations. They scorned my decrees by violating my Sabbath days and longing for the idols of their ancestors.

You will look back on all the ways you defiled yourselves and will hate yourselves because of the evil you have done.

When they ask why you are groaning, tell them, ‘I groan because of the terrifying news I have heard. When it comes true, the boldest heart will melt with fear; all strength will disappear. Every spirit will faint; strong knees will become as weak as water. And the Sovereign Lord says: It is coming! It's on its way!'"

The people of Jerusalem will think it is a false omen, because of their treaty with the Babylonians. But the king of Babylon will remind the people of their rebellion. Then he will attack and capture them.

you are guilty because of the blood you have shed. You are defiled because of the idols you have made. Your day of destruction has come! You have reached the end of your years. I will make you an object of mockery throughout the world.

And when I have been dishonored among the nations because of you, you will know that I am the Lord ."

So tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you are all worthless slag, I will bring you to my crucible in Jerusalem.

"In the same way, I became disgusted with Oholibah and rejected her, just as I had rejected her sister, because she flaunted herself before them and gave herself to satisfy their lusts.

Because you have followed in your sister's footsteps, I will force you to drink the same cup of terror she drank.

"And because you have forgotten me and turned your back on me, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: You must bear the consequences of all your lewdness and prostitution."

"Son of man, write down today's date, because on this very day the king of Babylon is beginning his attack against Jerusalem.

Your heads will remain covered, and your sandals will not be taken off. You will not mourn or weep, but you will waste away because of your sins. You will groan among yourselves for all the evil you have done.

Give the Ammonites this message from the Sovereign Lord : Hear the word of the Sovereign Lord ! Because you cheered when my Temple was defiled, mocked Israel in her desolation, and laughed at Judah as she went away into exile,

"This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you clapped and danced and cheered with glee at the destruction of my people,

"This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because the people of Moab have said that Judah is just like all the other nations,

"Son of man, Tyre has rejoiced over the fall of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Ha! She who was the gateway to the rich trade routes to the east has been broken, and I am the heir! Because she has been made desolate, I will become wealthy!'

"Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because you think you are as wise as a god,

Your heart was filled with pride because of all your beauty. Your wisdom was corrupted by your love of splendor. So I threw you to the ground and exposed you to the curious gaze of kings.

The land of Egypt will become a desolate wasteland, and the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord . "Because you said, ‘The Nile River is mine; I made it,'