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Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 36:1-10 Good News Bible Anglicised (GNBDC)

1. O Lord God of the universe, look upon us and have mercy.

2. Make every nation stand in fear of you.

3. Take action against the foreign nations, and let them witness your power!

4. You have used us to show them how holy you are; now use them to show us how great you are.

5. Let them learn, as we have learnt, that there is no God, O Lord, but you.

6. Give new signs, perform new miracles; show us your glorious strength!

7-9. Bring on that appointed time when everyone can talk about the great things you do. Pour out your furious, flaming anger, and let none of our enemies survive. Destroy those who have oppressed your people.

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

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