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A level bronze balance holds two stones against red mountain ridges.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Obadiah 1:15

Recompense Returns

Edom Brought Low, Zion Restored · Obadiah 1

Story guide: Balanced stones on a scale interpret the return of deeds upon the doer. The scale is editorial symbolism for recompense, not an object described in Obadiah.

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15For the day of Yahweh is near upon all the nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your recompense will return on your own head.

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