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"O Lord, you who inhabit eternity, whose eyes are exalted and whose upper chambers are in the air,
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whose throne is beyond measure and whose glory is beyond comprehension, before whom the hosts of angels stand trembling
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and at whose command they are changed to wind and fire, whose word is sure and whose utterances are certain, whose command is strong and whose ordinance is terrible,
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whose look dries up the depths and whose indignation makes the mountains melt away, and whose truth is established forever—
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hear, O Lord, the prayer of your servant, and give ear to the petition of your creature; attend to my words.
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For as long as I live I will speak, and as long as I have understanding I will answer.
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O do not look on the sins of your people, but on those who serve you in truth.
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Do not take note of the endeavors of those who act wickedly, but of the endeavors of those who have kept your covenants amid afflictions.
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Do not think of those who have lived wickedly in your sight, but remember those who have willingly acknowledged that you are to be feared.
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Do not will the destruction of those who have the ways of cattle, but regard those who have gloriously taught your law.
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Do not be angry with those who are deemed worse than wild animals, but love those who have always put their trust in your glory.