¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name,^(A) will humble^(B) themselves and pray and seek my face^(C) and turn^(D) from their wicked ways, then I will hear^(E) from heaven, and I will forgive^(F) their sin and will heal^(G) their land.

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)

¹⁹ Lord, listen! Lord, forgive!^(A) Lord, hear and act! For your sake,^(B) my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name.”