The petition deepens with theological reasoning: "Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; and deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake." The motivation shifts from the people's worthiness to God's own reputation: rescue would demonstrate God's power to save, and forgiveness would vindicate God's name among the nations. The supplicants make their rescue instrumental to God's own honor.

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