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You have said that the other nations born of Adam are nothing, that they are like spit, and you have compared their abundance to a drop from a pitcher.
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and over these you set Adam, the leader over all the things you had made. From him we all, the people you have chosen, have been brought forth.
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"I have said all these things before you, Lord, because you have said that you created the oldest age for our sake.
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You have said that the other nations born of Adam are nothing, that they are like spit, and you have compared their abundance to a drop from a pitcher.
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But look now, Lord! These nations that are valued as nothing rule over us and devour us,
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while we, your people, whom you have called your oldest offspring, your one and only child, those who are zealous for you, your dearest ones, are handed over to them.