57 May the Lord our God be with us as He was with our ancestors. May He not abandon us or leave us(A) 58 so that He causes us to be devoted[a] to Him,(B) to walk in all His ways, and to keep His commands, statutes, and ordinances, which He commanded our ancestors. 59 May my words I have made my petition with before the Lord be near the Lord our God day and night, so that He may uphold His servant’s cause and the cause of His people Israel, as each day requires,(C)

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  1. 1 Kings 8:58 Lit causes our hearts to be inclined

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