What does 1 Kings 8:47 mean?

but then, in that foreign land, they come to their senses, feel sorry for what they’ve done, and beg you for forgiveness, saying, 'We’ve messed up, we’ve done wrong, we’ve acted badly,' 1 Kings 8:47 - Modern Text Bible

(If the people realize their mistakes while in exile and sincerely repent, Solomon asks God to listen.)