What does Nehemiah 1:6 mean?

'Please listen to me and see my pain. I'm praying day and night for your people, the Israelites. We've sinned against you—me, my family, and everyone else.' Nehemiah 1:6 - Modern Text Bible

(He asks God to pay attention to his prayer, admitting that he and his people have messed up. He doesn't separate himself from the guilt.)