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Nehemiah 1:3-5
GOD’S WORD Translation
Nehemiah 1:3-5
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 They told me, “Those who survived captivity are in the province. They are enduring serious troubles and being insulted. The wall of Jerusalem has been broken down, and its gates have been destroyed by fire.”
Nehemiah’s Prayer
4 When I heard this, I sat down and cried. I mourned for days. I continued to fast and pray to the God of heaven. 5 I said,
“Lord God of heaven, great and awe-inspiring God, you faithfully keep your promise [a] and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.
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- 1:5 Or “covenant.”
Nehemiah 1:3-5
New International Version
Nehemiah 1:3-5
New International Version
3 They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.(A)”
4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept.(B) For some days I mourned and fasted(C) and prayed before the God of heaven. 5 Then I said:
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