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37-39 Later, they may feel sorry for what they did and ask your forgiveness. Answer them when they pray toward this temple I have built for you in your chosen city, here in this land you gave their ancestors. From your home in heaven, listen to their sincere prayers and forgive your people who have sinned against you.

40 Lord God, hear us when we pray in this temple. 41 (A) Come to your new home, where we have already placed the sacred chest, which is the symbol of your strength. I pray that when the priests announce your power to save people, those who are faithful to you will celebrate what you've done for them.

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39 then from heaven, your dwelling place, hear their prayer and their pleas, and uphold their cause. And forgive(A) your people, who have sinned against you.

40 “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive(B) to the prayers offered in this place.

41 “Now arise,(C) Lord God, and come to your resting place,(D)
    you and the ark of your might.
May your priests,(E) Lord God, be clothed with salvation,
    may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.(F)

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