Sirach 36:18

18 Take pity on the city where your sanctuary is; on Jerusalem, the place where you live.

Sirach 36:18 In-Context

16 and give them their inheritance, as you did at the beginning.

17 Have mercy, Lord, on the people who have been called by your name; on Israel, whom you made like an oldest child.

18 Take pity on the city where your sanctuary is; on Jerusalem, the place where you live.

19 Fill Zion with the celebration of your mighty deeds, and fill your temple with your glory.

20 Bear witness to those whom you created at the beginning, and fulfill the prophecies that were given in your name.

Footnotes

• [a]. Heb the place where your dwelling is