Prayer of Manasseh 1:8-14

1. 8 for I have sinned above the number of the sands of the sea. My transgressions, O Lord, are multiplied: my transgressions are multiplied, and I am not worthy to behold and see the height of heaven for the multitude of mine iniquities.

2. 9 I am bowed down with many iron bands, that I cannot lift up mine head, neither have any release: for I have provoked thy wrath, and done evil before thee: I did not thy will, neither kept I thy commandments: I have set up abominations, and have multiplied offences.

3. 10 Now therefore I bow the knee of mine heart, beseeching thee of grace.

4. 11 I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned, and I acknowledge mine iniquities:

5. 12 wherefore, I humbly beseech thee, forgive me, O Lord, forgive me, and destroy me not with mine iniquites. Be not angry with me for ever, by reserving evil for me; neither condemn me to the lower parts of the earth. For thou art the God, even the God of them that repent;

6. 13 and in me thou wilt shew all thy goodness: for thou wilt save me, that am unworthy, according to thy great mercy.

7. 14 Therefore I will praise thee for ever all the days of my life: for all the powers of the heavens do praise thee, and thine is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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