Nehemiah 1:4-6

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁴ When I heard this, I sat down and wept and mourned for days and fasted and prayed [constantly] before the God of heaven,

⁵ And I said, O Lord God of heaven, the great and terrible God, Who keeps covenant, loving-kindness, and mercy for those who love Him and keep His commandments,

⁶ Let Your ear now be attentive and Your eyes open to listen to the prayer of Your servant which I pray before You day and night for the Israelites, Your servants, confessing the sins of the Israelites which we have sinned against You. Yes, I and my father’s house have sinned.