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20 We recognize our wickedness, Lord,
    the guilt of our ancestors:
    we have sinned against you.(A)
21 Do not reject us, for your name’s sake,
    do not disgrace your glorious throne.
    Remember! Do not break your covenant with us.(B)
22 Among the idols of the nations are there any that give rain?
    Or can the mere heavens send showers?
Is it not you, Lord,
    our God, to whom we look?
    You alone do all these things.(C)

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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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