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 \v 4 The tongue of the nursing baby sticks to the roof of his mouth by thirst;
 \q the children ask for food, but there is none for them.
 \q
-\v 5 The ones who used to feast on expensive food now starve in the streets;
-\q those who were brought up wearing purple clothing, now lie upon piles of garbage.
+\v 5 Those who used to feast on the finest food now starve in the streets.
+\q Those who were brought up wearing luxurious clothing now lie on piles of ashes.
 
 \s5
 \q