²⁷ then hear from heaven and forgive^(A) the sin of your servants, your people Israel. Teach them the right way to live, and send rain on the land you gave your people for an inheritance.

⁹ If you return^(A) to the Lord, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion^(B) by their captors and will return to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate.^(C) He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”