2 Esdras 8:24-26

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised

²⁴ hear, O Lord, the prayer of your servant, and give ear to the petition of your creature; attend to my words. ²⁵ For as long as I live I will speak, and as long as I have understanding I will answer. ²⁶ O do not look on the sins of your people, but on those who serve you in truth.