Daniel 9:2-4

New International Version

²in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the Lord given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy^(A) years. ³So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting,^(B) and in sackcloth and ashes.^(C)

⁴I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed:^(D)

“Lord, the great and awesome God,^(E) who keeps his covenant of love^(F) with those who love him and keep his commandments,

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Daniel 9:2-4

English Standard Version

²in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to ^(A)the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, seventy years.

³Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by ^(B)prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. ⁴I prayed to the Lord my God and ^(C)made confession, saying, ^(D)“O Lord, the ^(E)great and awesome God, who ^(F)keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,

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Daniel 9:2-4

New American Standard Bible

²in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the Lord to ^(A)Jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of Jerusalem, namely, ^(B)seventy years. ³So I gave my ^[a]attention to the Lord God, to seek Him by prayer and pleading, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. ⁴I prayed to the Lord my God and confessed, and said, “Oh, Lord, the ^(C)great and awesome God, who ^(D)keeps His covenant and faithfulness for those who love Him and keep His commandments,