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Deuteronomy 28:40

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Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.

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The surrounding passage

  1. Deuteronomy 28:38

    Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.

  2. Deuteronomy 28:39

    Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.

  3. Deuteronomy 28:41

    Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.

  4. Deuteronomy 28:42

    All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.

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