1
The vengeful will face the Lord's vengeance, for he keeps a strict account of their sins.
2
Forgive your neighbor the wrong he has done, and then your sins will be pardoned when you pray.
3
Does anyone harbor anger against another, and expect healing from the Lord?
4
If one has no mercy toward another like himself, can he then seek pardon for his own sins?
5
If a mere mortal harbors wrath, who will make an atoning sacrifice for his sins?
Footnotes 1
[a].
Other ancient authorities read [for he firmly establishes]
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