KJV ORIGINAL
Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Alright, gather your armies together, you city that's all about war. The enemy has surrounded us completely, and they're going to strike Israel's leader right across the face with a stick — total disrespect and humiliation.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes even our leaders get completely overwhelmed and humiliated by the chaos around us.
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