Nehemiah 1:3-5
New King James Version
3 And they said to me, “The survivors who are left from the captivity in the (A)province are there in great distress and (B)reproach. (C)The wall of Jerusalem (D)is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.”
4 So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.
5 And I said: “I pray, (E)Lord God of heaven, O great and (F)awesome God, (G)You who keep Your covenant and mercy with those who love [a]You and observe [b]Your commandments,
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- Nehemiah 1:5 Lit. Him
- Nehemiah 1:5 Lit. His
Nehemiah 1:3-5
English Standard Version
3 And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and (A)shame. (B)The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, (C)and its gates are destroyed by fire.”
Nehemiah's Prayer
4 As soon as I heard these words I (D)sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the (E)God of heaven. 5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, (F)the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
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