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-# Like the rose, it will blossom abundantly
+# it will blossom abundantly
 
-This compares the way the plants of the desert blossom to the way a rose has many blossoms. Alternate translation: "The desert will grow many new plants and trees" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
+This compares the way the plants of the desert blossom to the way a rose (verse 1) has many blossoms. Alternate translation: "The desert will grow many new plants and trees" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
 
 # and rejoice with joy and singing