Joel 2:12
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12 Yet even now, says the Lord,
return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;(A)
2 Maccabees 8:29
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29 When they had done this, they made common supplication and implored the merciful Lord to be wholly reconciled with his servants.(A)
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2 Maccabees 10:4
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4 When they had done this, they fell prostrate and implored the Lord that they might never again fall into such misfortunes but that, if they should ever sin, they might be disciplined by him with forbearance and not be handed over to blasphemous and barbarous nations.(A)
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2 Maccabees 11:9
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9 And together they all praised the merciful God and were strengthened in heart, ready to assail not only humans but the wildest animals or walls of iron.(A)
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