34. listen to them in heaven. Forgive the sins of your people, and bring them back to the land which you gave to their ancestors.
35. “When you hold back the rain because your people have sinned against you, and then when they repent and face this Temple, humbly praying to you,
36. listen to them in heaven. Forgive the sins of the king and of the people of Israel. Teach them to do what is right. Then, O Lord, send rain on this land of yours, which you gave to your people as a permanent possession.
37. “When there is famine in the land or an epidemic, or the crops are destroyed by scorching winds or swarms of locusts, or when your people are attacked by their enemies, or when there is disease or sickness among them,
38. listen to their prayers. If any of your people Israel, out of heartfelt sorrow, stretch out their hands in prayer towards this Temple,
39. hear their prayer. Listen to them in your home in heaven, forgive them, and help them. You alone know the thoughts of the human heart. Deal with each person as he deserves,