3 Maccabees 2:17LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 17 of 33
"Punish 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,"
In context
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,
18We have trampled upon the holy house, as idolatrous houses are trampled upon.
19Blot out our iniquities, and do away with our errors, and shew forth thy compassion in this hour.