2 Esdras 8:31
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CEB
We and those before us have followed ways that lead to death, but it’s on account of us sinners that you are said to be merciful.
NRSVA
For we and our ancestors have passed our lives in ways that bring death; but it is because of us sinners that you are called merciful.
NRSVUE
For we and our ancestors have passed our lives in ways that bring death, but it is because of us sinners that you are called merciful.
RSV
For we and our fathers have passed our lives in ways that bring death; but thou, because of us sinners, are called merciful.
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