31. “But you are so kind! You didn’t completely destroy them. You didn’t leave them. You are such a kind and merciful God!
32. Our God, you are the great God, the awesome, powerful soldier! You are kind and loyal. You keep your agreement. We have had many troubles, and our troubles are important to you. Bad things happened to all our people, and to our kings and leaders, and to our priests and prophets. Those terrible things have happened from the days of the king of Assyria until today!
33. But God, you were right about everything that happened to us. You were right, and we were wrong.
34. Our kings, leaders, priests, and fathers did not obey your law. They didn’t listen to your commands. They ignored your warnings.
35. Our ancestors didn’t serve you even when they were living in their own kingdom. They didn’t stop doing evil. They enjoyed all the wonderful things you gave them. They enjoyed the rich land and had plenty of room, but they didn’t stop their evil ways.