2 Esdras 8:15 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

Now therefore I will speak; touching man in general, thou knowest best; but touching thy people will I speak, for whose sake I am sorry;

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Now I will surely speak: You know best about the sum total of humanity, but what about your people who grieve me,

“Now, Lord, I must say this: You may know what is best in regard to the rest of the human race, but I mourn for your own people—

Now therefore I will speak. About man in general, you know best, but about your people for whose sake I am sorry,

“Now, Lord, I must say this: You may know what is best with regard to the rest of human race, but I mourn for your own people —

Now therefore I will speak. About man in general, you know best, but about your people for whose sake I am sorry,

And now I will speak out: About all humankind you know best; but I will speak about your people, for whom I am grieved,