Bible Verses

You have abandoned the source of Wisdom.

counted among those headed to the pit?

Why, Israel! Why are you in the land of your enemies? Why are you old in a foreign land, contaminated by pagans,

Exhortation on Wisdom  Listen, Israel, heed the commands of life, pay attention to learn prudence,

We are here today, in our exile, where You have scattered us, to be insulted, cursed, and condemned for the sins of our fathers, who turned away from the Lord our God.

 That is why You have placed Your fear in our hearts, and we call upon Your name. We will praise You during our exile, for we have removed the guilt of our ancestors who sinned against You from our hearts.

 For You are the Lord, our God, and we will praise You, Lord.

 Do not remember the sins of our ancestors any longer, but remember Your power and Your name at this time.

 Lord, all-powerful God of Israel, listen to the prayers of the departed of Israel. We are descendants of those who sinned against You and did not heed Your voice; that is why disgrace has fallen upon us.

 for You reign forever, while we perish forever.