Isaiah 13:12

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I will make people scarcer than fine gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir.

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  • Isa 4:1 : 1 In that day, seven women will take hold of one man and say, "We will eat our own bread and wear our own clothing; just let us be called by your name to take away our disgrace."
  • Isa 24:6 : 6 Therefore, a curse devours the earth, and its inhabitants bear the guilt. Therefore, the earth’s inhabitants are burned, and few people are left.
  • Isa 13:15-18 : 15 Whoever is found will be pierced through, and whoever is caught will fall by the sword. 16 Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses will be plundered, and their wives will be violated. 17 Behold, I am stirring up the Medes against them, who do not value silver and have no delight in gold. 18 Their bows will strike down the young men; they will show no mercy to the offspring of the womb, nor will they pity children.
  • Job 28:16 : 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.
  • Ps 137:9 : 9 Blessed is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rock.

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