50 There I vowed a fast for the young men before our Lord, to seek from him a prosperous journey both for us and for our children and livestock that were with us; (WEB) 51 for I was ashamed to ask of the king infantry, cavalry, and an escort for protection against our adversaries. (WEB) 52 For we had said to the king that the power of our Lord would be with those who seek him, to support them in all ways. (WEB)
1 Esdras 8:50–52
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