But please listen to my prayer and my request, because I am your servant. Lord my God, hear this prayer your servant prays to you.
But please listen to my prayer and my request, because I am your servant. Lord my God, hear this prayer your servant prays to you today.
“But, God, can you really live here on the earth with people? The sky and the highest place in heaven cannot contain you. Surely this house which I have built cannot contain you.
Day and night please watch over this Temple where you have said you would be worshiped. Hear the prayer I pray facing this Temple.
Lord, hear my voice; listen to my prayer for help.
Answer me when I pray to you, my God who does what is right. Make things easier for me when I am in trouble. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
Remember the agreement you made with us, because violence fills every dark corner of this land.
“I pray for these followers, but I am also praying for all those who will believe in me because of their teaching.