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4 The LORD God of Israel who rules over all says to all those he sent into exile to Babylon from Jerusalem, 5 Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat what they produce. 6 Marry and have sons and daughters. Find wives for your sons and allow your daughters get married so that they too can have sons and daughters. Grow in number; do not dwindle away. 7 Work to see that the city where I sent you as exiles enjoys peace and prosperity. Pray to the LORD for it. For as it prospers you will prosper.' Jeremiah 29:4-7, New English Translation. Copyright © 1996-2017 by Biblical Studies Press.
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