Nehemiah 1:4-6

Common English Bible

Confession

⁴When I heard this news, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven. ⁵I said:

“Lord God of heaven, great and awesome God, you are the one who keeps covenant and is truly faithful to those who love you and keep your commandments. ⁶Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer of your servant, which I now pray before you night and day for your servants, the people of Israel.

“I confess the sins of the people of Israel, which we have committed against you. Both I and my family have sinned.

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