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

⁷ “Lord, you are righteous,^(K) but this day we are covered with shame^(L)—the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, both near and far, in all the countries where you have scattered^(M) us because of our unfaithfulness^(N) to you.^{(O) 8} We and our kings, our princes and our ancestors are covered with shame, Lord, because we have sinned against you.^(P)

¹⁵ “Now, Lord our God, who brought your people out of Egypt with a mighty hand^(A) and who made for yourself a name^(B) that endures to this day, we have sinned, we have done wrong. ¹⁶ Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts,^(C) turn away^(D) your anger and your wrath^(E) from Jerusalem,^(F) your city, your holy hill.^(G) Our sins and the iniquities of our ancestors have made Jerusalem and your people an object of scorn^(H) to all those around us.

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