40. Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against His people, insomuch that He abhorred and rejected His own heritage. [Deut. 32:17.]
41. And He gave them into the hands of the [heathen] nations, and they that hated them ruled over them.
42. Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under the hand of their foes.
43. Many times did [God] deliver them, but they were rebellious in their counsel and sank low through their iniquity.
44. Nevertheless He regarded their distress when He heard their cry;