57. They were as unfaithfulas their ancestors,and they were as crookedas a twisted arrow.
58. God demanded all their love,but they made him angryby worshipping idols.
59. So God became furiousand completely rejectedthe people of Israel.
60. Then he deserted his homeat Shiloh, where he livedhere on earth.
61. He let enemies capturethe sacred chestand let them dishonour him.
62. God took out his angeron his chosen onesand let them be killedby enemy swords.
63. Fire destroyed the young men,and the young women were leftwith no one to marry.