World English Bible

Sirach 36:4-13 World English Bible (WEB)

4. As you were sanctified in us before them, So be you magnified in them before us.

5. And let them know you, as we also have known you, That there is no God but only you, O God.

6. Show new signs, and work various wonders; Glorify your hand and your right arm.

7. Raise up indignation, and pour out wrath; Take away the adversary, and destroy the enemy.

8. Hasten the time, and remember the oath; And let them declare your mighty works.

9. Let him that escapes be devoured by the rage of fire; And may they that harm your people find destruction.

10. Crush the heads of the rulers of the enemies, That say, There is none but we.

11. Gather all the tribes of Jacob together, And take them for your inheritance, as from the beginning.

12. O Lord, have mercy upon the people that is called by your name, And upon Israel, whom you did liken to a firstborn.

13. Have compassion upon the city of your sanctuary, Jerusalem, the place of your rest.