15 Now, Lord our God—who brought your people out of the land of Egypt with a strong hand(A) and made your name renowned(B) as it is this day—we have sinned, we have acted wickedly. 16 Lord, in keeping with all your righteous acts, may your anger and wrath(C) turn away from your city Jerusalem, your holy mountain;(D) for because of our sins and the iniquities of our ancestors, Jerusalem and your people have become an object of ridicule to all those around us.

17 Therefore, our God, hear the prayer and the petitions of your servant. Make your face shine(E) on your desolate sanctuary(F) for the Lord’s sake.

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