Hear my prayers and the prayers of your people when they face this place and pray. In your home in heaven hear us and forgive us.

Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me."

Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed:

"Remember, LORD, that I have served you faithfully and loyally, and that I have always tried to do what you wanted me to." And he began to cry bitterly.

But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.