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Therefore he said that he would destroy them, [and he would have,] had not Moshe his chosen one stood before him in the breach to turn back his destroying fury.

Next, they rejected the beautiful land, they didn't trust his promise;

Therefore, raising his hand, he swore to them that he would strike them down in the desert

for when they embittered his spirit, [Moshe] spoke up without thinking.

For this Adonai 's fury blazed up against his people, and he detested his heritage.

For their sakes he kept in mind his covenant and in his limitless grace relented,

Give thanks to Adonai ; for he is good, for his grace continues forever.

Let them give thanks to Adonai for his grace, for his wonders bestowed on humanity!

Let them give thanks to Adonai for his grace, for his wonders bestowed on humanity!

he sent his word and healed them, he delivered them from destruction.

Let them give thanks to Adonai for his grace, for his wonders bestowed on humanity!

Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and proclaim his great deeds with songs of joy.

saw the works of Adonai , his wonders in the deep.

For at his word the storm-wind arose, lifting up towering waves.

Let them give thanks to Adonai for his grace, for his wonders bestowed on humanity!

God in his holiness spoke, and I took joy [in his promise]: "I will divide Sh'khem and determine the shares in the Sukkot Valley.

[They say,] "Appoint a wicked man over him, may an accuser stand at his right.

When he is tried, let him be found guilty, may even his plea be counted a sin.

May his days be few, may someone else take his position.

May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow.