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They will not build and another inhabit. They will not plant and another eat; for the days of my people will be like the days of a tree, and my chosen will long enjoy the work of their hands.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 22. A tree. Septuagint “of the tree of life.” Jeremiah 18:8. Calmet.—Continuance. Hebrew “My elect shall long enjoy the works,” and so forth Bible.—They shall not build for others to enjoy.
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