KJV ORIGINAL
This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is that city that used to party without a care in the world, telling itself 'I'm the main character — nobody else even matters.' Look at it now: completely empty, just a place where wild animals hang out. Anyone walking by just shakes their head and makes that 'yikes' sound.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Pride comes before the fall — even whole cities aren't immune to that reality check.
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