19 Behold the little ones that are subject unto Thee, And save all that draw nigh unto Thee: And destroy not the hope of our people, And cut not short 'the times of our aid. (2BA) 20 For this is the nation which Thou hast chosen, And these are the people, to whom Thou findest no equal. (2BA) 21 But I will speak now before Thee, And I will say as my heart thinketh. (2BA)
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