KJV:
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
NKJV:
if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
NIV:
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Interpretation:
God promises that if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from wickedness, He will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. The verse shows that humility is the first step toward restoration. We must lower ourselves before God. Then we must pray, seek God, and turn from sin. The verse teaches that humility opens the door to God's forgiveness and healing. Those who humble themselves will experience God's restoration. The verse reminds us that God responds to humble hearts.