Nehemiah 1:9-11

New International Reader's Version

⁹ But if you return to me, I will bring you back. If you obey my commands, I will gather you together again. I will bring you back from the farthest places on earth. I will bring you to the special place where I have chosen to put my Name.’

¹⁰ “Lord, they are your people. They serve you. You used your great strength and mighty hand to set them free from Egypt. ¹¹ Lord, please pay careful attention to my prayer. Listen to the prayers of all of us. We take delight in bringing honor to your name. Give me success today when I bring my request to King Artaxerxes.”

I was the king’s wine taster.