Nehemiah 1:4-6 ▼

4 When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for a number of days, fasting and praying before the God of the heavens.

5 I said, LORD, the God of the heavens, the great and awe-inspiring God who keeps his gracious covenant with those who love him and keep his commands,

6 let your eyes be open and your ears be attentive to hear your servant’s prayer that I now pray to you day and night for your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins we have committed against you. Both I and my father’s family have sinned.