then listen to their prayers. In your home in heaven hear them and be merciful to them and forgive all the sins of your people.

The priests and the Levites asked the LORD's blessing on the people. In his home in heaven God heard their prayers and accepted them.

Doesn't God live in the highest heavens and look down on the stars, even though they are high?

You think the thick clouds keep him from seeing, as he walks on the dome of the sky.

LORD, I look up to you, up to heaven, where you rule.

Think before you speak, and don't make any rash promises to God. He is in heaven and you are on earth, so don't say any more than you have to.

"I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.

This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven: May your holy name be honored;

You have forgiven your people's sins and pardoned all their wrongs.

You stopped being angry with them and held back your furious rage.

If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned?

But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you.

And yet, I am the God who forgives your sins, and I do this because of who I am. I will not hold your sins against you.

Lord, hear us. Lord, forgive us. Lord, listen to us, and act! In order that everyone will know that you are God, do not delay! This city and these people are yours."

There is no other god like you, O LORD; you forgive the sins of your people who have survived. You do not stay angry forever, but you take pleasure in showing us your constant love.

Forgive us the wrongs we have done, as we forgive the wrongs that others have done to us.