Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Nehemiah 1:4 in English Standard Version "As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven." Ezr 9:3 As soon as I heard this, I tore my garment and my cloak and pulled hair from my head and beard and sat appalled. Ne 2:4 Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven.