35. Instead they were friendlywith those foreignersand followed their customs.
36. Then they fell into the trapof worshipping idols.
37. They sacrificed their sonsand their daughters to demons
38. and to the gods of Canaan.Then they poured out the bloodof these innocent childrenand made the land filthy.
39. By doing such gruesome things,they also became filthy.
40. Finally, Lord, you were angryand terribly disgustedwith your people.
41. So you put them in the powerof nations that hated them.
42. They were ill-treated and abusedby their enemies,
43. but you saved themtime after time.They were determined to rebel,and their sins causedtheir downfall.
44. You answered their prayerswhen they were in trouble.
45. You kept your agreementand were so merciful