3 Maccabees 2:15LXX

13see now, holy King, how through our many and great sins we are borne down, and made subject to our enemies, and are become weak and powerless.

14We being in this low condition, this bold and profane man seeks to dishonour this thy holy place, consecrated out of the earth to the name of thy Majesty.

15Thy dwelling-place, the heaven of heavens, is indeed unapproachable to men.

16But since it seemed good to thee to exhibit thy glory among thy people Israel, thou didst sanctify this place.

17Punish us not by means of the uncleanness of their men, nor chastise us by means of their profanity; lest the lawless ones should boast in their rage, and exult in exuberant pride of speech, and say,