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 \m
 \q
 \v 1 Now come together in battle ranks,
-\q daughter of soldiers;
-\q the soldiers have set up a siege around city,
-\q with a rod they will strike the judge of Israel
+\q daughter of soldiers!
+\q A siege has been set up against us!
+\q With a rod they strike the judge of Israel 
 \q on the cheek.
 \f + \ft Instead of \fqa come together in battle ranks \fqa* , some interpreters translate \fqa cut yourselves \fqa* , referring to the pagan practice of cutting oneself while praying to idols. Also, some modern versions follow an ancient version that reads \fqa build up your fortifications \fqa* . \f*