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20 We have sinned against you, Lord;
    we confess our own sins
    and the sins of our ancestors.
21 Remember your promises and do not despise us;
    do not bring disgrace on Jerusalem,
    the place of your glorious throne.
Do not break the covenant you made with us.
22 None of the idols of the nations can send rain;
    the sky by itself cannot make showers fall.
We have put our hope in you, O Lord our God,
    because you are the one who does these things.

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20 We acknowledge(A) our wickedness, Lord,
    and the guilt of our ancestors;(B)
    we have indeed sinned(C) against you.
21 For the sake of your name(D) do not despise us;
    do not dishonor your glorious throne.(E)
Remember your covenant(F) with us
    and do not break it.
22 Do any of the worthless idols(G) of the nations bring rain?(H)
    Do the skies themselves send down showers?
No, it is you, Lord our God.
    Therefore our hope is in you,
    for you are the one who does all this.(I)

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