Ezra 8 - NASB & NRSV

So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He listened to our pleading.

So we fasted and petitioned our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.

Bible verse of the day

It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich,
And He adds no sorrow to it.

A generous person will be prosperous,
And one who gives others plenty of water will himself be given plenty.

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