“Lord, the great and awesome God,^(G) who keeps his covenant of love^(H) with those who love him and keep his commandments, ⁵ we have sinned^(I) and done wrong.^(J) We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away^(K) from your commands and laws.^{(L) 6} We have not listened^(M) to your servants the prophets,^(N) who spoke in your name to our kings, our princes and our ancestors,^(O) and to all the people of the land.

⁷ “Lord, you are righteous,^(P) but this day we are covered with shame^(Q)—the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, both near and far, in all the countries where you have scattered^(R) us because of our unfaithfulness^(S) to you.^{(T) 8} We and our kings, our princes and our ancestors are covered with shame, Lord, because we have sinned against you.^{(U) 9} The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving,^(V) even though we have rebelled against him;^{(W) 10} we have not obeyed the Lord our God or kept the laws he gave us through his servants the prophets.^(X)

¹⁷ “Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor^(A) on your desolate sanctuary. ¹⁸ Give ear,^(B) our God, and hear;^(C) open your eyes and see^(D) the desolation of the city that bears your Name.^(E) We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.^{(F) 19} Lord, listen! Lord, forgive!^(G) Lord, hear and act! For your sake,^(H) my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”