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And because of the sin of the people of Israel and Judah, you have reduced your own Temple to ruins, even as it is today.
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"But, Lord, you have been patient with us and have shown us great mercy,
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as you promised through your servant Moses on the day you commanded him to write your Law in the presence of the Israelites.
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"If you do not obey me,' you said, "you will be reduced to a handful among the nations where I will scatter you.
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I know that you will not obey me, because you are a stubborn people. But when you are taken into exile in another land, you will come to your senses.