2 Esdras 8:24-26

Revised Standard Version

²⁴ hear, O Lord, the prayer of thy servant, and give ear to the petition of thy 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 look not upon the sins of thy people, but at those who have served thee in truth.