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Let me see the prosperity of your people
    and share in the happiness of your nation,
    in the glad pride of those who belong to you.

We have sinned as our ancestors did;
    we have been wicked and evil.
(A)Our ancestors in Egypt did not understand God's wonderful acts;
    they forgot the many times he showed them his love,
    and they rebelled against the Almighty[a] at the Red Sea.

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  1. Psalm 106:7 Probable text the Almighty; Hebrew the sea.

that I may enjoy the prosperity(A) of your chosen ones,(B)
    that I may share in the joy(C) of your nation
    and join your inheritance(D) in giving praise.

We have sinned,(E) even as our ancestors(F) did;
    we have done wrong and acted wickedly.(G)
When our ancestors were in Egypt,
    they gave no thought(H) to your miracles;
they did not remember(I) your many kindnesses,
    and they rebelled by the sea,(J) the Red Sea.[a]

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  1. Psalm 106:7 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verses 9 and 22