Holman Christian Standard Bible

1 Kings 8:30-34 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

30. Hear the petition of Your servant and Your people Israel,which they pray toward this place. May You hear in Your dwelling place in heaven.May You hear and forgive.

31. When a man sins against his neighborand is forced to take an oath, and he comes to take an oathbefore Your altar in this temple,

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.