The eyesof the LORDare towardthe righteousAnd His earsare [open] to their cry.
"Now,O my God,I pray,let Your eyesbe openand Your earsattentiveto the prayer[offered] in thisplace.
"He does not withdrawHis eyesfrom the righteous;But with kingson the throneHe has seatedthem forever,and they are exalted.
Lord,hearmy voice!Let Your earsbe attentiveTo the voiceof my supplications.
Behold,the eyeof the LORDis on those who fearHim, On those who hopefor His lovingkindness,
[The righteous] cry,and the LORDhearsAnd deliversthem out of alltheir troubles.
Thispoormancried,and the LORDheardhim And savedhim out of allhis troubles.
Departfrom eviland dogood,So you will abideforever.
Theseare the thingswhichyou should do:speakthe truthto oneanother;judgewith truthand judgmentfor peacein your gates.
"Thussaysthe LORDof hosts,'The fastof the fourth,the fastof the fifth,the fastof the seventhand the fastof the tenth[months] will becomejoy,gladness,and cheerfulfeastsfor the houseof Judah;so lovetruthand peace.'
"FOR THE EYESOF THE LORDARE TOWARDTHE RIGHTEOUS,AND HIS EARSATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER,BUT THE FACEOF THE LORDIS AGAINSTTHOSE WHO DOEVIL."
