27 Gather together our scattered people, set at liberty those who are in bondage among the heathen, look upon those who are despised and abhorred, and let the heathen know that you are our God. (WEB) 28 Punish those who oppress us and in arrogance shamefully entreat us. (WEB)
2 Maccabees 1:27–28
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