6 “Both great and small will die in this land. They will not be buried or mourned, nor will anyone cut himself or shave his head for them. 7 No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother. 8 You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink.
Jeremiah 16:6–8
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