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Ezra 9:3-5
Common English Bible
Ezra 9:3-5
Common English Bible
3 When I heard this, I tore my clothes and cloak, pulled out hair from my head and beard, and sat down in shock. 4 Then all those who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me on account of the transgression of the returned exiles while I remained sitting in shock until the evening sacrifice.
Ezra prays
5 At the time of the evening sacrifice, I ended my penitential acts. While still wearing[a] my torn clothes and cloak, I fell upon my knees, spread out my hands to the Lord my God,
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- Ezra 9:5 Heb uncertain
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