When they got there, he told them, “Pray that you won't be tested.”
Keep us from being tempted and protect us from evil.
Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray.
He said to them, “Why are you asleep? Wake up and pray that you won't be tested.”
You obeyed my message and endured. So I will protect you from the time of testing everyone in all the world must go through.
Forgive our sins, as we forgive everyone who has done wrong to us. And keep us from being tempted.’ ”
Keep your promise and don't let me stumble or let sin control my life.
I have followed you, without ever stumbling.
One day he prayed to Israel's God, “Please bless me and give me a lot of land. Be with me so I will be safe from harm.” And God did just what Jabez had asked.
Don't let me do wrong on purpose, Lord, or let sin have control over my life. Then I will be innocent, and not guilty of some terrible fault.