Nehemiah 2:2-4

Contemporary English Version

² So the king said, “Why do you look so sad? You're not sick. Something must be bothering you.”

Even though I was frightened, ^3 (A) I answered, “Your Majesty, I hope you live forever! I feel sad because the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and its gates have been burned down.”

⁴ The king asked, “What do you want me to do?”

I prayed to the God who rules from heaven.