36-39 When they sin against you—and they certainly will; there’s no one without sin!—and in anger you turn them over to the enemy and they are taken captive to the enemy’s land, whether far or near, but repent in the country of their captivity and pray with changed hearts in their exile, “We’ve sinned; we’ve done wrong; we’ve been most wicked,” and turn back to you heart and soul in the land of the enemy who conquered them, and pray to you toward their homeland, the land you gave their ancestors, toward the city you chose, and this Temple I have built to the honor of your Name,

    Listen from your home in heaven
        to their prayers desperate and devout;
    Do what is best for them.
        Forgive your people who have sinned against you.

40 And now, dear God, be alert and attentive to prayer, all prayer, offered in this place.

41-42     Up, God, enjoy your new place of quiet repose,
        you and your mighty covenant Chest;
    Dress your priests up in salvation clothes,
        let your holy people celebrate goodness.
    And don’t, God, back out on your anointed ones,
        keep in mind the love promised to David your servant.

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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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