Nehemiah’s prayer of confession and repentance has a feel of great humility. Jesus’ form of conduct in the presence of his judges (Matthew 26:57–27:50) conveyed that same self-effacement (Isaiah 53:7–9; Psalm 5:5). Here is the same humility of which the Lord spoke when he said, Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth
(Matthew 5:5).
4 Lorsque j'entendis ces choses, je m'assis, je pleurai, et je fus plusieurs jours dans la désolation. Je jeûnai et je priai devant le Dieu des cieux,