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Our ancestors did bad things,
    but do not say that we are guilty because of that.
Be kind and send help to us quickly.
    We are in a lot of trouble!
God, help us! You are the one who can save us.
Rescue us,
    so that people will respect your great name.
Forgive our sins,
    so that people know you are good.
10 Foreign nations are saying about us,
    ‘Their God cannot help them!’
That is not right!
People of those nations have murdered your servants,
    so punish them for us to see.

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Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;(A)
    may your mercy come quickly to meet us,
    for we are in desperate need.(B)
Help us,(C) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.(D)
10 Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”(E)

Before our eyes, make known among the nations
    that you avenge(F) the outpoured blood(G) of your servants.

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