16
But since it seemed good to thee to exhibit thy glory among thy people Israel, thou didst sanctify this place.
17
Punish us not by means of the uncleanness of their men, nor chastise us by means of their profanity; lest the lawless ones should boast in their rage, and exult in exuberant pride of speech, and say,
18
We have trampled upon the holy house, as idolatrous houses are trampled upon.
19
Blot out our iniquities, and do away with our errors, and shew forth thy compassion in this hour.
20
Let thy mercies quickly go before us. Grant us peace, that the cast down and broken hearted may praise thee with their mouth.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.