3. “Please, Lord, remember how I’ve lived faithfully and sincerely in your presence. I’ve done what you consider right.” And he cried bitterly.
4. Then the Lord spoke his word to Isaiah,
5. “Go and say to Hezekiah, ‘This is what the Lord God of your ancestor David says: I’ve heard your prayer. I’ve seen your tears. I’m going to give you 15 more years to live.
6. I’ll rescue you and defend this city from the control of the king of Assyria.’ ”