3:13a

Your words against Me have been harsh: The Hebrew expression which the Berean Standard Bible translates as have been harsh has the basic meaning of “to be strong.” In this verse it applies to Your words, and refers to words that are “terrible/severe.” English versions express this idea in different ways. For example:

You have said harsh things against me. (New International Version)
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You have said terrible things about me. (Good News Translation)
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You have criticised me sharply. (NET Bible)

Express this meaning in a natural way in your language.

3:13b

says the LORD: See the note on 1:2b.

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