⁹ ‘If calamity comes upon us, whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine,^(A) we will stand in your presence before this temple that bears your Name and will cry out to you in our distress, and you will hear us and save us.’

²⁸ “When famine^(A) or plague comes to the land, or blight or mildew, locusts or grasshoppers, or when enemies besiege them in any of their cities, whatever disaster or disease may come, ²⁹ and when a prayer or plea is made by anyone among your people Israel—being aware of their afflictions and pains, and spreading out their hands toward this temple— ³⁰ then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive,^(B) and deal with everyone according to all they do, since you know their hearts (for you alone know the human heart),^(C)

²⁰ May your eyes^(A) be open toward this temple day and night, this place of which you said you would put your Name^(B) there. May you hear^(C) the prayer your servant prays toward this place.

³³ “When your people Israel have been defeated^(A) by an enemy because they have sinned^(B) against you, and when they turn back to you and give praise to your name, praying and making supplication to you in this temple,^(C)

³⁷ “When famine^(A) or plague^(B) comes to the land, or blight^(C) or mildew, locusts or grasshoppers,^(D) or when an enemy besieges them in any of their cities, whatever disaster or disease may come,