⁹ If you return^(A) to the Lord, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion^(B) by their captors and will return to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate.^(C) He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”

¹¹ Lord, let your ear be attentive^(A) to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor^(B) in the presence of this man.”