For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Former iniquities, which we and our fathers have committed. The Hebrews generally pray for the remission of their parent's faults, Lamentations v. 7., Baruch iii. 5., and Daniel ix. 5. (Calmet)
But here the penitents' own transgressions may be meant. (Berthier)
God is ready to pardon such. (Worthington)