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Edot HaMizrach
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Please L·rd, Our G·d and G·d of Our Fathers – Let Our Prayer come before You & do not conceal Yourself, Our King, from our supplications. For we are not brazen faced & stiff necked to say before You, L·rd, our G-d & G-d of our Fathers – we are righteous and we have not sinned. Rather we have sinned, we have been crooked and transgressed – we and our fathers and the people of our household. We were guilty. We Rebelled. We Stole. We spoke slander and evil speech. We caused iniquity, We caused evil. We did intentional bad. We did violence. We accused falsely and deceitfully. We provided bad advice. We spoke falsity. We became angry. We mocked. We rebelled. We rebelled against your word. We provoked. We committed adultery. We left the path. We transgressed deliberately. We damaged. We caused pain. We caused pain to our father and mother. We were stiff necked. We were evil. We destroyed. We did despicable things. We made people err. We left Your Commandments and Your good laws & they were not worthy of us. And You are righteous on everything that happens to us – for You did truth and we acted wickedly.

G·d, long to anger You are and a Master of mercy. The Greatness of Your mercifulness and kindness recall today for Your beloved seed, like You told the humble one [Moshe / Moses] from old. And also it is written in Your Torah: “And the L·rd descended in a cloud & stood with him [Moshe/ Moses] there [in the tent of meeting]. And he called out with name – L·rd – and there it is said:...

And the L·rd passed by before him [Moshe] and he called: L·rd, L·rd – 1) G·d 2) Merciful & 3) Gracious, 4) Long 5) to anger and 6) Great in Kindness 7) and Truth. 8) His Kindness is faithful 9) for thousands [of generations] 10) He bears iniquity, 11) and sin 12) and transgression 13) and absolves [those who repent].

Merciful & Gracious One, We sinned before you – have mercy upon us and save us.

(say while seated)

[A Psalm] by David – To You L·rd do I lift my soul. My G·d I have faith in You – Don't let me be embarrassed or let my enemies exult. Also all who have faith – let them not be embarrassed, let the enemies be embarrassed for naught. Let me understand me your ways L·rd and teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach [it to] me – for You are the G·d of my salvation – in You I have faith all day. Remember Your mercy – L·rd – and Your kindness – for they are eternal. The sins of my youth and transgressions do not recall because of your kindness You remember me because of Your goodness. Good & justare You L·rd – therefor You show sinners the [proper] path. You guide the humble with justice and You teach the humble his way. All the paths of the L·rd are kindness & truth to those faithful to His covenant & testimonies. For the sake of Your name L·rd – forgive my transgressions – for they are many. Who is this man that fears the L·rd – You lead him on the select path. His soul depends on good and his seed will inherit the land. The foundation of the L·rd is for those who fear Him and His covenant is for those that accept them. My eyes are constantly towards the L·rd – for he brings me out of the net on my feet. Turn to me and have grace upon me for I am unique and needy [person]. The sufferings of my heart have widened – from their pains You took me out. Observe my poverty and effort & remove all my sins. Observe my enemies, for they have increased. And with a violent hate did they despise me. Guard my soul and save me don't make me embarrassed for I place my trust in You. Simple and just You formed me – thus I put my trust in You. Redeem G·d Yisrael from all who cause them pain. And He will redeem Yisrael from all its sins:

L·rd, G·d of Yisrael – return from Your wrathful anger. And have mercy on the evil to to your people.

Our Father, Our King – You are our Father. Our Father, Our King We have no king, other than You. Our Father, Our King have mercy on us. Our Father, Our King – be Gracious and answer us – for we have no [valiant] deeds. Do righteousness and kindness with us – for the sake of Your great Name – and save us. And we – don't know what to do – for our eyes are upon You [to help us].

Recall Your mercy L·rd and Your kindness, for they are eternal. May your kindness L·rd be upon us – when we plead to You. Do not recall about us - our first sins – quickly let your mercy precede it – for we were very lowly. Help us in the Name of the L·rd. For we were subject greatly to degradation. In Your wrath, recall Your mercy. In Your wrath, recall Your love. L·rd save [us]! [You are] the King that answers on the day we call. For You knew our inclinations – remember that we are [only] dust. Help us – G·d of our salvation – for the matter of Your Name's honor. And save us and give atonement on our sins for the sake of Your Name.

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