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 He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens * and led out the south wind by his might.

He rained down flesh upon them like dust * and wingèd birds like the sand of the sea.

He let it fall in the midst of their camp * and round about their dwellings.

So they ate and were well filled, * for he gave them what they craved.

But they did not stop their craving, * though the food was still in their mouths.

So God’s anger mounted against them; * he slew their strongest men and laid low the youth of Israel.

In spite of all this, they went on sinning * and had no faith in his wonderful works.

So he brought their days to an end like a breath * and their years in sudden terror.

Whenever he slew them, they would seek him, * and repent, and diligently search for God.

They would remember that God was their rock, * and the Most High God their redeemer.

But they flattered him with their mouths * and lied to him with their tongues.

Their heart was not steadfast toward him, * and they were not faithful to his covenant.