²² ‘Therefore, say to the house of Israel, “This is what the Lord God says: It is not for your sake that I will act,^(A) house of Israel, but for my holy name,^(B) which you profaned among the nations where you went.

¹⁸ Listen closely,^[a] my God, and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations and the city that bears your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before you based on our righteous acts, but based on your abundant compassion. ¹⁹ Lord, hear! Lord, forgive! Lord, listen and act! My God, for your own sake, do not delay,^(A) because your city and your people bear your name.