וְגַם־עַתָּה֙ נְאֻם־יְהוָ֔ה שֻׁ֥בוּ עָדַ֖י בְּכָל־לְבַבְכֶ֑ם וּבְצ֥וֹם וּבְבְכִ֖י וּבְמִסְפֵּֽד׃
여호와의 말씀에 너희는 이제라도 금식하며 울며 애통하고 마음을 다하여 내게로 돌아오라 하셨나니
Sha'arei Orah
Now, although there is a difference and distinction in the matter of tears-Dim’ah-דמעה between a time when the Holy Temple is standing and the time of its destruction, nevertheless, the Gates of Tears-Shaarei Dim’ah-שערי דמעה are always opened. This has already been stated by the prophet,346Joel 2:12 “Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with lamentation.” Therefore, if a person wants his prayer be accepted, he should concentrate on the intention of his prayer and pour out tears. His prayer will then not return empty-handed.