listen to their prayers. Hear them in heaven and give them victory.

Now, LORD our God, rescue us from the Assyrians, so that all the nations of the world will know that only you, O LORD, are God."

and I am very angry with the nations that enjoy quiet and peace. For while I was holding back my anger against my people, those nations made the sufferings of my people worse.

So I have come back to Jerusalem to show mercy to the city. My Temple will be restored, and the city will be rebuilt."