But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the
Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no
authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek
my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will
forgive their sin and heal their land.
For kingship belongs to the Lord, and he rules over the nations
O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations,
and the city that is called by your name. For we do not present our pleas before
you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear;
O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, o
my God, because your city and your people are called by your name."
When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding
and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as
his heritage!
I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you
afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not
go through your land.