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Ezra 9:10

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Our God, what can we say now? Even after all this, we have disobeyed the commands

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“Sir, what can we say?” Judah replied. “How can we prove we are innocent? God has shown that we are guilty. And now all of us are your slaves, especially the one who had the cup.”

that were given to us by your servants the prophets. They said the land you are giving us is full of sinful and wicked people, who never stop doing disgusting things.

We are slaves, but you have never turned your back on us. You love us, and because of you, the kings of Persia have helped us. It's as though you have given us new life! You let us rebuild your temple and live safely in Judah and Jerusalem.

For years, you were patient, and your Spirit warned them with messages spoken by your prophets. Still they refused to listen, and you handed them over to their enemies.

Our kings, leaders, and priests have never obeyed your commands or heeded your warnings.

We and our ancestors have sinned terribly.

The LORD's kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed.

We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty.

I don't even know what to say to you, since Israel's army has turned and run from the enemy.




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