Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts:
“Behold, (A)I will refine them and (B)test them,
    for what else can I do, (C)because of my people?
(D)Their tongue is a deadly arrow;
    (E)it speaks deceitfully;
with his mouth (F)each speaks peace to his neighbor,
    but in his heart (G)he plans an ambush for him.
(H)Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord,
    and shall I not avenge myself
    on a nation such as this?

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