Nehemiah 1:3-5

Modern English Version

³ They said to me, “The remnant that returned from captivity is there in the province enduring great affliction and reproach. Also, the wall of Jerusalem remains broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.”

⁴ When I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days. Then I fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, ⁵ and said:

“I beseech You, O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and mercy for those who love Him and keep His commandments.