2 Maccabees 1:24-26

Good News Translation

²⁴ Nehemiah's prayer went something like this:
    Lord God, Creator of all things, you are awesome and strong, yet merciful and just. You alone are king. No one but you is kind; ²⁵ no one but you is gracious and just. You are almighty and eternal, forever ready to rescue Israel from trouble. You chose our ancestors to be your own special people. ²⁶ Accept this sacrifice which we offer on behalf of all Israel; protect your chosen people and make us holy.