8 Do not hold against us the sins of past generations;

may your mercy come quickly to meet us,

for we are in desperate need.

8 O remember not against us former iniquities:

Let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us:

For we are brought very low.

8 Do not hold us guilty for the sins of our ancestors!

Let your compassion quickly meet our needs,

for we are on the brink of despair.

8 Oh, do not remember former iniquities against us!

Let Your tender mercies come speedily to meet us,

For we have been brought very low.

8 Don’t punish us for our past sins.

Show your mercy to us soon,

because we are helpless!

8 Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers:

Let thy tender mercies speedily meet us;

For we are brought very low.

8 Remember not against us the iniquities of our forefathers; let thy tender mercies speedily come to meet us: for we are brought very low.

8 Do not hold the crimes of our ancestors against us. 

Reach out to us soon with your compassion, 

because we are helpless. 

8 Do not hold past sins against us;

let Your compassion come to us quickly,

for we have become weak.

8 Do not remember against us the iniquities of our ancestors;

let your compassion come speedily to meet us,

for we are brought very low.

8 Do not remember against us former iniquities;

let your mercies meet us quickly

because we are brought very low.

8 Don’t hold against us the sins of our people who lived before us.

May you be quick to show us your tender love.

We are in great need.

8 Do not remember the iniquities of our forefathers against us;

Let Your compassion come quickly to meet us,

For we are brought very low.