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1 Kings 8:32-35 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

32. may You hear in heaven and act.May You judge Your servants,condemning the wicked man by bringingwhat he has done on his own headand providing justice for the righteousby rewarding him according to his righteousness.

33. When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy,because they have sinned against You, and they return to You and praise Your name,and they pray and plead with Youfor mercy in this temple,

34. may You hear in heavenand forgive the sin of Your people Israel.May You restore them to the landYou gave their ancestors.

35. When the skies are shut and there is no rain,because they have sinned against You, and they pray toward this placeand praise Your name,and they turn from their sinsbecause You are afflicting them,

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