Ben Sira 36:13

13 Take pity on Jerusalem, your holy city, where you chose to stay.

Ben Sira 36:13 In-Context

11 Gather the tribes of Israel together again, and give them back their land as you gave it to them long ago.

12 Lord, have mercy on Israel, the people who are known by your name, whom you called your first-born son.

13 Take pity on Jerusalem, your holy city, where you chose to stay.

14 Fill your Temple on Mount Zion with your glory and with hymns of praise.

15 Testify for your people, whom you created in the beginning; fulfill the prophecies that have been spoken in your name.