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Jeremiah 51:49

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Just like Babylon caused Israel's people to die, now Babylon itself will fall along with everyone who stood with them.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

What goes around comes around — even for empires.

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Call up all the archers to surround Babylon — everyone who can draw a bow. Set up camp around the whole city so no one gets out. Give them back exactly what they gave others. They've been arrogant toward God, disrespecting the Holy One of Israel, so now they get what's coming to them.

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