Ezra 9:3-5

Common English Bible

³ When I heard this, I tore my clothes and cloak, pulled out hair from my head and beard, and sat down in shock. ⁴ Then all those who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me on account of the transgression of the returned exiles while I remained sitting in shock until the evening sacrifice.

Ezra prays

⁵ At the time of the evening sacrifice, I ended my penitential acts. While still wearing^[a] my torn clothes and cloak, I fell upon my knees, spread out my hands to the Lord my God,