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Nehemiah continues his prayer to God.
Now they are your servants
The word "they" refers to the Israelites, and "your" refers to God.
Now
This word is used here to shift from words which God spoke to Moses (see Nehemiah 1:8) to words which Nehemiah is speaking to God.
your strong hand
Nehemiah gives human characteristics to God. "Hand" here represents strength, power, or control. AT: "your great strength". (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
Listen now
AT: "Let your ear be attentive"
the prayer of your servant
The word "servant" refers to Nehemiah. This is how a person would address his superior. Referring to oneself in this way showed humility and respect.
your servants who delight to...
AT: "your servants who are happy to..." OR "your servants who are pleased to..."
to honor your name
"to revere your name" OR "to lift up your reputation"
grant him
Nehemiah is referring to himself in the third person to express his humility before God. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person)
in the sight of this man
"This man" refers to Artaxerxes, the King of Persia.