2 Chronicles 6:39-41

Contemporary English Version

^37-39Later, they may feel sorry for what they did and ask your forgiveness. Answer them when they pray toward this temple I have built for you in your chosen city, here in this land you gave their ancestors. From your home in heaven, listen to their sincere prayers and forgive your people who have sinned against you.

⁴⁰Lord God, hear us when we pray in this temple. ⁴¹^(A) Come to your new home, where we have already placed the sacred chest, which is the symbol of your strength. I pray that when the priests announce your power to save people, those who are faithful to you will celebrate what you've done for them.

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2 Chronicles 6:39-41

English Standard Version

³⁹then hear from heaven your dwelling place their prayer and their pleas, and maintain their cause and forgive your people who have sinned against you. ⁴⁰Now, O my God, ^(A)let your eyes be open ^(B)and your ears attentive to the prayer of this place.

⁴¹“And now arise, O Lord God, and go to your ^(C)resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
Let your priests, O Lord God, be ^(D)clothed with salvation,
and let your saints ^(E)rejoice in your goodness.

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2 Chronicles 6:39-41

New International Version

³⁹then from heaven, your dwelling place, hear their prayer and their pleas, and uphold their cause. And forgive^(A) your people, who have sinned against you.

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

⁴¹“Now arise,^(C) Lord God, and come to your resting place,^(D)
you and the ark of your might.
May your priests,^(E) Lord God, be clothed with salvation,
may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.^(F)

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2 Chronicles 6:39-41

International Children’s Bible

³⁹When this happens, listen from your home in heaven. Listen to their cries and help them. Forgive your people who have sinned against you.

⁴⁰“Now, my God, look at us. Listen to the prayers we will pray in this place.

⁴¹Now, rise, Lord God, and come to your resting place.
Come with the Ark of the Covenant that shows your strength.
Let your priests receive your salvation, Lord God.
And may your holy people be happy because of your goodness.

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