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This is what the LORD says: "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ^(C1)ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; Then ^(C2)you will find a resting place for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'

-"And I set ^(C1)watchmen over you, saying, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, 'We will not listen.'

-"Therefore hear, you nations, And know, you congregation, what is among them.

-"^(C1)Hear, earth: behold, I am bringing disaster on this people, The ^(C2)fruit of their ^(F1)plans, Because they have not listened to My words, And as for My Law, they have ^(C3)rejected it also.

-"^(C1)For what purpose does ^(C2)frankincense come to Me from Sheba, And the ^(F1)(C3)sweet cane from a distant land? ^(C4)Your burnt offerings are not acceptable And your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me."

Therefore, this is what the LORD says: "Behold, ^(C1)I am ^(F1)placing stumbling blocks before this people. And they will stumble against them, ^(C2)Fathers and sons together; Neighbor and ^(F2)friend will perish."