Open your ears to my prayer, O Lord. Pay attention when I plead for mercy.
Lord, please pay attention to my prayer and to the prayers of all your other servants who want to worship your name. Please give me success today and make this man, King Artaxerxes, show me compassion.” I was cupbearer to the king at this time.
O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be open to my pleas for mercy.
Hear my plea for justice, O Lord. Pay attention to my cry. Open your ears to my prayer, ⌞which comes⌟ from lips free from deceit.
Open your ears to my prayer, O God. Do not hide from my plea for mercy.