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Jeremiah 9:6
Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Berean Standard Bible
Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts: Behold, I will smelt them, and try them; For how else should I do, Because of the daughter of My people?
9:7
Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of (note: LXX because of the wickedness of) the daughter of My people?