39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and played the harlot with their own deeds.
40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, so much that he abhorred his own inheritance.
41 And he gave them into the hand of the nations; and they that hated them ruled over them.
42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:
45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and relented according to the multitude of his mercies.