30. we can also learn from insultsand hard knocks.
31. The Lord won't always reject us!
32. He causes a lot of suffering,but he also has pitybecause of his great love.
33. The Lord doesn't enjoysending grief or pain.
34. Don't trample prisonersunder your feet
35. or cheat anyone out ofwhat is rightfully theirs.God Most High sees everything,
36. and he knows when you refuseto give someone a fair trial.
37. No one can do anythingwithout the Lord's approval.
38. Good and bad each happenat the commandof God Most High.
39. We're still alive!We shouldn't complainwhen we are being punishedfor our sins.
40. Instead, we should thinkabout the way we are living,and turn back to the Lord.
41. When we lift our handsin prayer to God in heaven,we should offer him our heartsand say,
42. “We've sinned!We've rebelled against you,and you haven't forgiven us!
43. Anger is written all over you,as you pursue and slaughter uswithout showing pity.
44. You are behind a wall of cloudsthat blocks out our prayers.
45. You allowed nationsto treat us like rubbish;
46. our enemies curse us.
47. We are terrified and trapped,caught and crushed.”
48. My people are destroyed!Tears flood my eyes,