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) 18 ‘We have trampled upon the holy house, as idolatrous houses are trampled upon.’ (WEB) 19 Blot out our iniquities, do away with our errors, and show your compassion in this hour. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 2:17–19
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