1 Esdras 8:52

52 because we told the king, "The Lord's guidance will be with those who diligently seek after him, until everything is put right again."

1 Esdras 8:52 In-Context

50 to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, for those with us, our children and our farm animals.

51 I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry, cavalry, and an escort for safety from our enemies,

52 because we told the king, "The Lord's guidance will be with those who diligently seek after him, until everything is put right again."

53 So we prayed to our Lord about these things, and we obtained mercy.

54 I chose twelve of the leaders of the priestly families, Sherebiah and Hashabiah, and ten of their companions.