When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty, heard his plea and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that Adonai, He is God.
Job 9:15 - Tree of Life Version Even if I were right, I would not answer; I would implore the mercy of my Judge. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer, But I would make supplication to my judge. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Whom, though I were righteous (upright and innocent) yet I could not answer? I must appeal for mercy to my Opponent and Judge [for my right]. American Standard Version (1901) Whom, though I were righteous, yet would I not answer; I would make supplication to my judge. Common English Bible Even if I’m innocent, I can’t answer; I must plead for justice. Catholic Public Domain Version And if I now have any justice, I will not respond, but will beseech my judge. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version I, who although I should have any just thing, would not answer, but would make supplication to my judge. |
When he prayed to Him, He was moved by his entreaty, heard his plea and brought him back to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that Adonai, He is God.
If I am guilty, woe to me! Even if I am innocent, I cannot lift my head. I am full of shame and conscious of my affliction.
I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; tell me why You contend with me.’
You will pray to Him and He will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows.
There the upright can reason with Him, and there I would forever be delivered from my Judge.
Even if I called and He answered me, I would not believe that He would listen to my voice.
Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me. If I were guiltless, it will declare me perverse.
Hear the word of Adonai, O nations, and declare it in the distant islands, and say: ‘He who scattered Israel will gather and watch over him, as a shepherd does his flock.’
Give ear, my God, and hear! Open Your eyes and see our desolation and the city called by Your name. We do not present our supplications before You because of our own righteousness, but because of Your great compassions.
So I set my face to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth and ashes.
For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this. It is the Lord who judges me.
When He was abused, He did not return the abuse. While suffering, He made no threats. Instead, He kept entrusting Himself to the One who judges righteously.