Nehemiah 1:3-5

International Standard Version

³ They told me, “The survivors of the captivity there in the province are living in great distress and shame. Furthermore, the Jerusalem wall remains broken down and its gates have been burned by fire.”

Nehemiah’s Prayer

⁴ When I heard this, I sat down and cried, mourning for a number of days while I fasted and prayed in the presence of the God of Heaven. ⁵ I said, “Please, Lord, God of Heaven, the great and fearsome God who keeps the covenant, showing^[a] gracious love to those who love you and keep your commands,