Sirach 36:17-19

Common English Bible

¹⁷ Have mercy, Lord, on the people
who have been called by your name;
on Israel, whom you made like
an oldest child.
¹⁸ Take pity on the city
where your sanctuary is;
    on Jerusalem,
    the place where you live.^[a]
19 Fill Zion with the celebration
of your mighty deeds,^[b]
    and fill your temple with your glory.