Neh 1:4-5 | ESV | STEP | As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days , and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven .

‏ Nehemiah 1:4-5

Nehemiah’s Prayer

4 As soon as I heard these words I ^asat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the ^bGod of heaven. 5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, ^cthe great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,