39. Thus were they defiled by their actsand acted like whores with these actions.
40. Therefore the wrath of the Lord was kindled against His people,and He abhorred His own inheritance.
41. He gave them into the hand of the nations,and those who hated them ruled over them.
42. Their enemies also oppressed them,and Israel was brought into subjection under their powerful hand.
43. Many times He delivered them,but they were rebellious against Him with their counsel,and were afflicted for their iniquity.
44. Nevertheless, He regarded their affliction,when He heard their cry: