Ben Sira 36:12

12 Lord, have mercy on Israel, the people who are known by your name, whom you called your first-born son.

Ben Sira 36:12 In-Context

10 Crush all those enemy rulers who think they are the only people in the world who matter!

11 Gather the tribes of Israel together again, and give them back their land as you gave it to them long ago.

12 Lord, have mercy on Israel, the people who are known by your name, whom you called your first-born son.

13 Take pity on Jerusalem, your holy city, where you chose to stay.

14 Fill your Temple on Mount Zion with your glory and with hymns of praise.