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17 Now therefore, shema, Eloheinu, hear the tefillah of Thy eved, and his tachanunim (supplications), and cause Thy face to shine upon Thy Mikdash [Beis HaMikdash] that is desolate, lema’an (for the sake of) Adonoi.

18 O Elohai, incline Thine ear, and shema; open Thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and HaIr which is called by Thy Name; for we do not present tachanuneinu (our supplications) before Thee on account of tzidkoteinu, but for the sake of Thy rachamim harabbim.

19 Adonoi, hear; Adonoi, forgive; Adonoi, hearken and act; delay not, for Thine own sake, O Elohai; for Thy city and Thy people are called by Thy Name.

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17 “Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor(A) on your desolate sanctuary. 18 Give ear,(B) our God, and hear;(C) open your eyes and see(D) the desolation of the city that bears your Name.(E) We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.(F) 19 Lord, listen! Lord, forgive!(G) Lord, hear and act! For your sake,(H) my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”

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