lift your hands in prayer towards his holy place and praise the LORD.
Ezra praised the great LORD God, and the people shouted, “Amen! Amen!” Then they bowed with their faces to the ground and worshipped the LORD.
Think of my prayer as sweet-smelling incense, and think of my lifted hands as an evening sacrifice.
I wash my hands, LORD, to show my innocence, and I worship at your altar,
Please listen to my prayer and my cry for help, as I lift my hands towards your holy temple.
I have seen your power and your glory in the place of worship.
As long as I live, I will pray to you.
I will sing joyful praises and be filled with excitement like a guest at a banquet.
Get up and pray for help all through the night. Pour out your feelings to the Lord, as you would pour water out of a jug. Beg him to save your people, who are starving to death at every street crossing.
When we lift our hands in prayer to God in heaven, we should offer him our hearts and say,
I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands towards heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other.