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.
64. Priests died violent deaths,but their widowswere not allowed to mourn.
65. Finally the Lord woke up,and he shoutedlike a drunken soldier.
66. God scattered his enemiesand made them ashamedfor ever.