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Sirach 51:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Sirach 51:7-9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
7 They surrounded me on every side,
and there was no one to help me.
I looked for human assistance,
and there was none.(A)
8 Then I remembered your mercy, O Lord,
and your kindness[a] from of old,
for you rescue those who wait for you
and save them from the hand of their enemies.
9 And I sent up my prayer from the earth
and begged for rescue from death.
Footnotes
- 51.8 Other ancient authorities read work
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