1 Esdras 8:52

52 For we had said unto the king that the power of the Lord our God should be with those who seek Him to support them in all ways.

1 Esdras 8:52 In-Context

50 And there I vowed a fast unto the young men before our Lord to desire of Him a prosperous journey both for us and those who were with us, for our children, and for the cattle.

51 For I was ashamed to ask the king for footmen and horsemen and an escort for safeguard against our adversaries.

52 For we had said unto the king that the power of the Lord our God should be with those who seek Him to support them in all ways.

53 And again we besought our Lord concerning these things, and found Him favorable unto us.

54 Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah and Hashabiah and ten men of their brethren with them;