We have sinned with our fathers, we have done unjustly, we have committed iniquity: 20Have thou mercy on us, because thou art good, or punish our iniquities by chastising us thyself, and deliver not them that trust in thee to a people that knoweth not thee, 21That they may not say among the Gentiles: Where is their God? 22And when being wearied with these cries, and tired with these weepings, they held their peace, 23Ozias rising up all in tears, said: Be of good courage, my brethren, and let us wait these five days for mercy from the Lord. 24For perhaps he will put a stop to his indignation, and will give glory to his own name. 25But if after five days be past there come no aid, we will do the things which you have spoken.