³⁹ then hear their prayers from your ·home [dwelling place] in heaven. Forgive and ·treat [^Lact and give to] each person ·as he should be treated [^Laccording to his ways/conduct] because you know what is in a person’s heart. Only you know what is in everyone’s heart. ⁴⁰ Then your people will ·respect [fear] you ·as long as [^Lall the days] they live in this land you gave to our ancestors.

“People who are not Israelites, ·foreigners [resident aliens] from other lands, will hear about your ·greatness and power [^Lgreat name and mighty hand and outstretched arm]. They will come from far away [^Lbecause of your name] to pray ·at [or toward] this ·Temple [^Lhouse].