Lord, you have done this wonderful thing for my sake and because you wanted to. You have made known all these great things.
You have done this great thing because you said you would and because you wanted to, and you have let me know about it.
“What more can I say to you for honoring me, your servant? You know me so well.
“There is no one like you, Lord. There is no God except you. We have heard all this ourselves!
What he does is glorious and splendid, and his goodness continues forever.
He has shown his people his power when he gave them the lands of other nations.
Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant and the son of your female servant. You have freed me from my chains.
‘I will defend and save this city for my sake and for David, my servant.’ ”
“Here is my servant, the one I support. He is the one I chose, and I am pleased with him. I have put my Spirit upon him, and he will bring justice to all nations.
He told me, “Israel, you are my servant. I will show my glory through you.”
“Now, our God, hear the prayers of your servant. Listen to my prayer for help, and for your sake do good things for your holy place that is in ruins.
Yes, Father, this is what you really wanted.
This agrees with the purpose God had since the beginning of time, and he carried out his plan through Christ Jesus our Lord.