15 Your dwelling place, the heaven of heavens, is indeed unapproachable to men. (WEB) 16 But since it seemed good to you to exhibit your glory among your people Israel, you sanctified this place. (WEB) 17 Don’t punish us by means of the uncleanness of their men, and don’t chastise us by means of their profanity, lest the lawless ones should boast in their rage, and exult in exuberant pride of speech, and say, (WEB)
3 Maccabees 2:15–17
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Prayer of Manasseh 1:4–6
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Odes of Solomon 4:1–2
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Jeremiah 14:20–22
20 We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the guilt of our fathers; indeed, we have sinned against You. 21 For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it. 22 Can the worthless idols of t…
2 Esdras 7:121–123
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2 Maccabees 15:33–35
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Psalms 22:2–4
2 I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest. 3 Yet You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. 4 In You our fathers trusted; they trusted and You delivered them.
2 Chronicles 20:7–9
7 Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend? 8 They have lived in the land and have built in it a sanctuary for Your Name, saying, 9 ‘If disaster comes upon us—w…
1 Kings 8:12–14
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