In my trouble I called to the Lord; I called to my God for help. In his temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
The priests and the Levites asked the Lord's blessing on the people. In his home in heaven God heard their prayers and accepted them.
The Lord is in his holy temple; he has his throne in heaven. He watches people everywhere and knows what they are doing.
When I was in trouble, I called to the Lord, and he answered me.
The Lord watches over the righteous and listens to their cries;
But because of your great love I can come into your house; I can worship in your holy Temple and bow down to you in reverence.
Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me.”
I am gripped by fear and trembling; I am overcome with horror.
Years later the king of Egypt died, but the Israelites were still groaning under their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry went up to God,
The Lord is in his holy Temple; let everyone on earth be silent in his presence.
“Father,” he prayed, “my Father! All things are possible for you. Take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet not what I want, but what you want.”
So Peter was kept in jail, but the people of the church were praying earnestly to God for him.
God's temple in heaven was opened, and the Covenant Box was seen there. Then there were flashes of lightning, rumblings and peals of thunder, an earthquake, and heavy hail.