You imparted your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold your manna from their mouths; you provided water for their thirst.

For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

You took your embroidered clothing and used it to cover them; you offered my olive oil and my incense to them.

Even when they were in their kingdom and benefiting from your incredible goodness that you had lavished on them in the spacious and fertile land you had set before them, they did not serve you, nor did they turn from their evil practices.

then listen from heaven, forgive the sin of your people Israel, and bring them back to the land you gave to their ancestors.

All prostitutes receive payment, but instead you give gifts to every one of your lovers. You bribe them to come to you from all around for your sexual favors!

He was very thirsty, so he cried out to the Lord and said, “You have given your servant this great victory. But now must I die of thirst and fall into hands of the Philistines?”

This is what the sovereign Lord says: Because your lust was poured out and your nakedness was uncovered in your prostitution with your lovers, and because of all your detestable idols, and because of the blood of your children you have given to them,

Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.