¹³ “What has happened to us is a result of our evil^(A) deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins deserved^(B) and have given us a remnant like this.

⁸ “But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious^(A) in leaving us a remnant^(B) and giving us a firm place^[a](C) in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes^(D) and a little relief in our bondage.