16 For You are our (A)Father, though (B)Abraham does not know us
And Israel does not recognize us.
You, Lord, are our Father,
Our (C)Redeemer from ancient times is Your name.
17 Why, Lord, do You (D)cause us to stray from Your ways
And (E)harden our heart from fearing You?
(F)Return for the sake of Your servants, the tribes of Your heritage.
18 Your holy people possessed Your sanctuary for a little while,
Our adversaries have (G)trampled it down.

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16 But you are our Father,(A)
    though Abraham does not know us
    or Israel acknowledge(B) us;
you, Lord, are our Father,
    our Redeemer(C) from of old is your name.
17 Why, Lord, do you make us wander(D) from your ways
    and harden our hearts(E) so we do not revere(F) you?
Return(G) for the sake of your servants,
    the tribes that are your inheritance.(H)
18 For a little while(I) your people possessed your holy place,
    but now our enemies have trampled(J) down your sanctuary.(K)

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