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But Lord, the one who is grieved, who goes about weak and bent over, whose eyes are failing and whose spirit is hungering—that one will acknowledge your glory and righteousness.
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Lord, look down on us from your holy house and think of us. Lord, bend your ear and listen.
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Lord, open your eyes and look upon us. Surely the dead who are in the grave, whose spirit has been taken from their bodies, won't acknowledge the Lord's glory and justice!
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But Lord, the one who is grieved, who goes about weak and bent over, whose eyes are failing and whose spirit is hungering—that one will acknowledge your glory and righteousness.
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Lord our God, we are not basing our prayer for mercy on any righteous actions of our ancestors and rulers.
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You've sent your anger and wrath on us just as you spoke through your servants the prophets. You said: