16 But if we are humbleand truly sorry for our sins,
17 you will accept usas if we had offereda thousand rams and bullsand ten thousand fat lambs.You never disappoint thosewho trust you, Lord.We want to be your followers,so please answer our prayer.
18 We promise with all our heartsto worship and obey youand to continue praying.
19 So please be patient with usand show us your mercy.
20 Work a miracle and rescue us,so that you, Lord,will be honored.
21 We, your servants, praythat those who have harmed uswill be disgraced;crush their mighty powerso they will fail.
22 Show them that you aloneare the glorious Lord God,the Ruler of all the earth.