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"It is true that we and our ancestors have lived our lives in ways that bring death, but it is because of us who are sinners that you are called merciful.
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You will surely be called merciful if you choose to take pity on us - we are sinners without any righteous deeds to our credit.
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Those who are righteous will receive their reward on the basis of the many good works that they have stored up with you.
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"What are human beings that you should be angry with them? What is this mortal race that you should be so bitter against it?
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To speak the truth, no person was ever born who did not sin; there is no one living who is not guilty.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.