⁴⁰ “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive^(A) to the prayers offered in this place.

¹⁸ Give ear,^(A) our God, and hear;^(B) open your eyes and see^(C) the desolation of the city that bears your Name.^(D) We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.^(E)