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 the nations bring rain? Do the skies alone send showers? Is this not by You, O LORD our God? So we put our hope in You, for You have done all these things.
Jeremiah 14:20–22
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