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35 But they in their kingdom—
    in the midst of your great goodness that you gave them
and in the large and fertile land
    that you provided them—
did not serve you
    or turn away from their evil deeds.

36 “Look! Today we are your servants,
    along with the land that you gave to our ancestors,
so they could enjoy its fruit and its value—
    behold, in it we are your servants!
37 But now its abundant produce belongs to the kings
    whom you placed over us
        because of our sin.
They also have power over our bodies and our herds
    at their pleasure,
        and we are in great distress.

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