Nehemiah’s Prayer

⁴ When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of days, fasting and praying^(A) before the God of the heavens.^{(B) 5} I said,^(C)

Lord, the God of the heavens, the great and awe-inspiring God who keeps his gracious covenant with those who love him^(D) and keep his commands,^{(E) 6} let your eyes be open and your ears be attentive^(F) to hear your servant’s prayer that I now pray to you day and night^(G) for your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins^[a] we have committed against you. Both I and my father’s family have sinned.^(H)