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 Why should the heathen say, “Where is their God?” * Let it be known among the heathen and in our sight that you avenge the shedding of your servants’ blood.

Let the sorrowful sighing of the prisoners come before you, * and by your great might spare those who are condemned to die.

May the revilings with which they reviled you, O Lord, * return seven&#8209;fold into their bosoms.

For we are your people and the sheep of your pasture; * we will give you thanks for ever and show forth your praise from age to age.

Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; * shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim.

In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, * stir up your strength and come to help us.

Restore us, O God of hosts; * show the light of your countenance, and we shall be saved.

O God of hosts, * how long will you be angered despite the prayers of your people?

You have fed them with the bread of tears; * you have given them bowls of tears to drink.

You have made us the derision of our neighbors, * and our enemies laugh us to scorn.