1 Now it was that the high priest Simon bowed his knees near the holy place, spread out his hands in reverent form, and uttered the following prayer: (WEB) 2 “O Lord, Lord, King of the heavens, and Ruler of the whole creation, Holy among the holy, sole Governor, Almighty, give ear to us who are oppressed by a wicked and profane one, who celebrates in his confidence and strength. (WEB) 3 It is you, the Creator of all, the Lord of the universe, who are a righteous Governor, and judge all who act with pride and insolence. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 2:1–3
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3 Maccabees 6:1–3
1 Then Eleazar, an illustrious priest of the country, who had attained to length of days, and whose life had been adorned with virtue, caused the elders who were around him to cease to cry out to the holy God, and prayed this: (WEB) 2 “O king, mighty in power, most high… (WEB)
Judith 6:18–20
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2 Maccabees 1:23–25
23 The priests made a prayer while the sacrifice was being consumed—both the priests and all the others. Jonathan led and the rest responded, as Nehemiah did. (WEB) 24 The prayer was like this: “O Lord, Lord God, the Creator of all things, you are awesome, strong, righteo… (WEB)
Greek Esther 13:10–12
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2 Maccabees 15:23–25
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Greek Esther 4:39–41
39 O Lord, don’t surrender your sceptre to those who don’t exist, and don’t let them laugh at our fall, but turn their counsel against themselves, and make an example of him who has begun to injure us. (WEB) 40 Remember us, O Lord! Manifest yourself in the time of our aff… (WEB)
Greek Esther 4:18–20
18 [He prayed to the Lord, making mention of all the works of the Lord. (WEB) 19 He said, “Lord God, you are king ruling over all, for all things are in your power, and there is no one who can oppose you in your purpose to save Israel; (WEB) 20 for you have made the sky and the ear… (WEB)
2 Esdras 8:19–21
19 Therefore hear my voice, and understand my saying, and I will speak before you.” The beginning of the words of Esdras, before he was taken up. He said, (WEB) 20 “O Lord, you who remain forever, whose eyes are exalted, and whose chambers are in the air, (WEB) 21 whose throne is b… (WEB)
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