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The Petitions[a]

22 If a man sins against his neighbor, and his neighbor places him under an oath, and the oath is presented before your altar in this house, 23 then hear from heaven and take action. Provide justice for your servants by repaying the guilty person and bringing his ways down on his own head, and by declaring the righteous person innocent and dealing with him according to his righteousness.

24 If your people Israel are defeated by their enemies because they sinned against you, and they return to you and praise your Name and pray and seek your favor in this house,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 6:22 The Hebrew verb forms in the section may be translated as prophecy (you will forgive) or as prayer (forgive). The context favors prayer.