And Tobit wrote a prayer for rejoicing, and said,
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For he scourges, and shows mercy.
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Give thanks to him before the Gentiles, all you children of Israel!
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Declare his greatness, there.
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He will scourge us for our iniquities, and will again show mercy,
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If you turn to him with your whole heart and with your whole soul,
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O Jerusalem, the holy city,
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Give thanks to the Lord with goodness,
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Many nations will come from afar to the name of the Lord God
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All those who hate you are cursed.
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Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for the sons of the righteous;
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Oh blessed are those who love you.
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Let my soul bless God the great King.
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For Jerusalem will be built with sapphires, emeralds, and precious stones;
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The streets of Jerusalem will be paved with beryl, carbuncle, and stones of Ophir.
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All her streets will say, “Hallelujah!”
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