¹³ “What has happened to us is a result of our evil^(A) deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins deserved^(B) and have given us a remnant like this.

¹⁸ Give ear,^(A) our God, and hear;^(B) open your eyes and see^(C) the desolation of the city that bears your Name.^(D) We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.^{(E) 19} Lord, listen! Lord, forgive!^(F) Lord, hear and act! For your sake,^(G) my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”

³¹ But in your great mercy you did not put an end^(A) to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful^(B) God.