37. They even killed their sons and daughtersas sacrifices to demons.
38. They killed innocent people.They killed their own sons and daughtersas sacrifices to the idols of Canaan.So the land was made unholy by their blood.
39. The people became unholy by their sins.They were unfaithful to God in what they did.
40. So the Lord became angry with his people.He hated his own children.
41. He let other nations defeat them.He let their enemies rule over them.
42. Their enemies were cruel to them.Their enemies kept them under their power.
43. The Lord saved his people many times.But they continued to turn against him.So they became even more wicked.
44. But God saw their misery.He heard their cry.
45. He remembered his agreement with them.And he felt sorry for them because of his great love.
46. He caused them to be pitiedby those who held them captive.
47. Lord our God, save us.Bring us back from other nations.Then we will thank you.Then we will gladly praise you.
48. Praise the Lord, the God of Israel.He always was and always will be.Let all the people say, “Amen!”Praise the Lord!