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Sirach 36:1-11 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Have mercy on us, Lord God of all;

2. and teach all nations to standin awe of you.

3. Raise up your handagainst foreign nations,and let them see your power.

4. Just as they saw your holinessmade visible in our midst,so let us see your powermade visible in their midst.

5. Let them know you,just as we also have known, Lord,that there’s no God except you.

6. Renew the signs,and work different wonders;

7. make your strong hand and arm glorious.

8. Arouse your anger;pour out your wrath;

9. remove the adversary;destroy the enemy.

10. Act quickly,remember what you have sworn,and let people tell of your mighty acts.

11. Let those who survivebe consumed in a fiery wrath,and may those who harm your peoplecome to destruction.

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