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3 The LORD repented concerning this; 'It shall not be', saith the LORD.
4 Thus the Lord GOD showed me; and, behold, the Lord GOD called to contend by fire; and it devoured the great deep, and would have eaten up the land.
5 Then said I: O Lord GOD, cease, I beseech Thee; how shall Jacob stand? for he is small.
6 The LORD repented concerning this; 'This also shall not be', saith the Lord GOD.