16 and give them their inheritance,as you did at the beginning.
17 Have mercy, Lord, on the peoplewho have been called by your name;on Israel, whom you made likean oldest child.
18 Take pity on the citywhere your sanctuary is;on Jerusalem,the place where you live.
19 Fill Zion with the celebrationof your mighty deeds,and fill your temple with your glory.
20 Bear witness to thosewhom you created at the beginning,and fulfill the propheciesthat were given in your name.
21 Give a reward to thosewho wait for you,and let your prophetsbe found trustworthy.
22 Hear, Lord, the prayerof your household slavesaccording to your goodwilltoward your people,and all thosewho live upon the earthwill know that you are the Lord,the God of the ages.