2 Maccabees 14:9 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

⁹ Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knowest all these things, be careful for the country, and our nation, which is pressed on every side, according to the clemency that thou readily showest unto all.

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Common English Bible

⁹ But, King, since you have knowledge of these things, take thought for both the country and our oppressed nation with the same generosity you have had for all.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁹ But I beg you, O king, knowing each of these things, look after both the region and our people, according to your humanity, which is publicly known to all.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁹ Wherefore, O king, seeing thou knoweat all these things, take care, I beseech thee, both of the country, and of our nation, according to thy humanity which is known to all men,

Good News Translation (US Version)

⁹ When Your Majesty has examined all the details of these matters, please act in your usual kind and generous manner to relieve the oppression of our nation and its people.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

⁹ O king, having informed yourself of these things, take thought both for our country and for our race, which is surrounded by enemies, according to the gracious kindness with which you receive all.

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

⁹ Now you know the truth, so please be kind and generous, just as you always are, and help our oppressed people.

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