diff --git a/23-ISA/40.usfm b/23-ISA/40.usfm
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@@ -49,10 +49,8 @@
 \q2 shout it from the high mountain!
 \q1 Every one of you who brings good news to the people who live in Jerusalem,
 \q2 shout out loud the message you have to tell!
-\q1 You people of Jerusalem, now you can tell the message of good news!
-\q2 Shout it out! Do not be afraid!
-\q1 Say to the people living in the cities of Judah, 
-\q2 "Here is your God!
+\q1 Shout it out! Do not be afraid!
+\q2 Say to the people living in the cities of Judah, "Here is your God!
 \q1
 \v 10 Yahweh your God will be coming with power,
 \q2 he will rule powerfully.