Daniel 9:17

New English Translation

¹⁷“So now, our God, accept^[a] the prayer and requests of your servant, and show favor to^[b] your devastated sanctuary for your own sake.^[c]

Daniel 9:17 tn Heb “hear.” Here the verb refers to hearing favorably, accepting the prayer and responding positively.
Daniel 9:17 tn Heb “let your face shine.” This idiom pictures God smiling in favor. See Pss 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19.
Daniel 9:17 tn Heb “for the sake of my Lord.” Theodotion has “for your sake.” Cf. v. 19.

Daniel 9:17

New International Version

¹⁷“Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favor^(A) on your desolate sanctuary.

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