8 Even then we refused to stop our evil ways and turn back to you.
9-10 All your commands are completely fair, yet we were unfaithful and rejected the Law you had given us. That's why you punished us in all these painful ways that you had kept ready for us.
11 Lord God of Israel, you brought your people out of Egypt and worked miracles to show your mighty power. You made a great name for yourself, and you are still famous.
12 But we have sinned against you, our Lord God. We have been unfaithful and have disobeyed all your commands.
13 There are only a few of us left here in the nations where you scattered us. Please stop being angry!
14 Listen to our sincere prayer and rescue us, so that you will bring honor to your name. Let those who led us away as captives have pity on us.
15 Then everyone in the world will know that you, the Lord God, have chosen the people of Israel to be your very own.