Ezra 8:23
ESV
So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.
NIV
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
NASB
So we fasted and sought our God concerning this matter, and He listened to our pleading.
CSB
So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and he was receptive to our prayer.
NLT
So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.
KJV
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
NKJV
So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.