19 For we do not present our supplication before you, O Lord our God, for the righteousness of our fathers and of our kings. (WEB) 20 For you have sent your wrath and your indignation upon us, as you have spoken by your servants the prophets, saying, (WEB) 21 “The Lord says, ‘Bow your shoulders to serve the king of Babylon, and remain in the land that I gave to your fathers. (WEB)
Baruch 2:19–21
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