Ezra 9:3-5

International Children’s Bible

³ When I heard this, I angrily tore my robe and coat. I pulled hair from my head and beard and sat down in shock. ⁴ Then everyone who trembled in fear at the word of the God of Israel gathered around me. This was because of the unfaithfulness of the captives who had returned. I sat there in shock until the evening sacrifice.

⁵ Then, at the evening sacrifice, I got up from where I had shown my disgrace. My inner robe and coat were torn. And I fell on my knees with my hands spread out to the Lord my God.