Add parallel Print Page Options

God’s Protection Sought

21 Then I called for (A)a fast there at (B)the river of Ahava, that we might (C)humble ourselves before our God to seek from Him a [a]direct journey for us, our little ones, and all our possessions.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Ezra 8:21 Lit straight way

O Yahweh, (A)lead me (B)in Your righteousness (C)because of [a]my foes;
Make Your way [b]straight before me.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 5:8 Or those who lie in wait for me
  2. Psalm 5:8 Or smooth

(A)With weeping they will come,
And by supplication I will lead them;
I will make them walk by (B)streams of waters,
On a straight path in which they will (C)not stumble;
For I am a (D)father to Israel,
And Ephraim is (E)My firstborn.”

Read full chapter