Nehemiah 1:5-7

New Catholic Bible

⁵ Then I offered this prayer: “O Lord, God of heaven, you are a great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of steadfast love with those who love him and obey his commandments. ⁶ Let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to heed the prayer of your servant that I now offer to you day and night in your presence on behalf of your servants, the people of Israel.

“I confess the sins that your servants, the Israelites, have committed against you. I and my family are equally guilty in this regard. ⁷ We have offended you grievously and failed to keep the commandments, the statutes, and the laws you enjoined on your servant Moses.