1These are the words of Nehemiah son of…
2Hanani, one of my brothers, arrived with men…
3And they told me, “The remnant who survived…
4When I heard these words, I sat down…
5Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven,…
6let Your eyes be open and Your ears…
7We have behaved corruptly against You and have…
8Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded…
9but if you return to Me and keep…
10They are Your servants and Your people. You…
11O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to…
