2 Esdras 8:17

17 So I want to pray for them and for myself, because I can see how all of us who live on this earth have failed,

2 Esdras 8:17 In-Context

15 "Now, Lord, I must say this: You may know what is best in regard to the rest of the human race, but I mourn for your own people - %0

16 I am disturbed and grieved for your own nation Israel, the descendants of Jacob.

17 So I want to pray for them and for myself, because I can see how all of us who live on this earth have failed,

18 and I know that judgment will soon come upon us.

19 So please hear me and listen to my prayer." The prayer that Ezra prayed before he was taken up into heaven begins here. He prayed,