We made a treaty with[a] Egypt
and with Assyria, to get enough food.(A)
Our ancestors sinned; they no longer exist,
but we bear their punishment.(B)
Slaves rule over us;(C)
no one rescues us from them.

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  1. 5:6 Lit We gave the hand to

We submitted to Egypt and Assyria(A)
    to get enough bread.
Our ancestors(B) sinned and are no more,
    and we bear their punishment.(C)
Slaves(D) rule over us,
    and there is no one to free us from their hands.(E)

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