Ezra 8 - NRSV & NLT

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

So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.

Bible verse of the day

Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Keep your heart with all vigilance,
for from it flow the springs of life.

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