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Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea And a path through the mighty waters,
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Who brings forth the chariot and horse, The army and the power (They shall lie down together, they shall not rise; They are extinguished, they are quenched like a wick):
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"Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old.
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Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.
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The beast of the field will honor Me, The jackals and the ostriches, Because I give waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My people, My chosen.
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This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.
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"But you have not called upon Me, O Jacob; And you have been weary of Me, O Israel.
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You have not brought Me the sheep for your burnt offerings, Nor have you honored Me with your sacrifices. I have not caused you to serve with grain offerings, Nor wearied you with incense.
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You have bought Me no sweet cane with money, Nor have you satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices; But you have burdened Me with your sins, You have wearied Me with your iniquities.
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"I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake; And I will not remember your sins.
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Put Me in remembrance; Let us contend together; State your case, that you may be acquitted.
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Your first father sinned, And your mediators have transgressed against Me.
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Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; I will give Jacob to the curse, And Israel to reproaches.