1 Esdras 8:77-79

Common English Bible

⁷⁷ Even in our servitude we weren’t forgotten, but the Lord showed us favor among the kings of the Persians ⁷⁸ so that they’ve given us provisions, honored the Lord’s temple, and rebuilt the ruins of Zion, to give us a solid place in Judea and Jerusalem.

⁷⁹ Now that we have these things, what will we say, Lord? We have violated your commandments, which you gave by your servants the prophets: