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May darkness and deep gloom reclaim it;
    may a cloud settle over it;
    may whatever blackens the day terrify it.
That night—may thick darkness seize it;
    may it not be included among the days of the year,
    nor be entered among the number of months.
Indeed, may that night be barren;
    may no joyful shout enter it.

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May gloom and utter darkness(A) claim it once more;
    may a cloud settle over it;
    may blackness overwhelm it.
That night—may thick darkness(B) seize it;
    may it not be included among the days of the year
    nor be entered in any of the months.
May that night be barren;
    may no shout of joy(C) be heard in it.

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