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Their drink has become sour. They play the prostitute continually. Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 18. Separated from that allowed to God’s people. Deuteronomy 12:12. Hebrew “insipid,” or spoiled. Chal. “their princes have sought after banquets.” Septuagint “He has provoked (surpassed) the Chanaanites.” These two have not read as we do.—They. Hebrew “their shields (chiefs) have loved shame:” dissolute practices, or “presents,” which are disgraceful. Calmet.—Septuagint “They have loved shame by her rage. (19) A whirlwind shall whistle in,” and so forth Bible.
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