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respect this prayer of your servant and his plea
The words "prayer" and "plea" mean basically the same thing and emphasize that he is sincere as he makes his plea. Solomon refers to himself as "your servant" to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: "respect me, your servant, as I make this plea" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person)
listen to the cry and prayer that your servant prays before you
The words "cry" and "prayer" mean basically the same thing and emphasize that he is sincere as he asks Yahweh to help him. Solomon refers to himself as "your servant" to show that he respects Yahweh. This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: "listen to me, your servant, as I call for you to help me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet and rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person)