38. And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan; and the land was polluted with blood.
39. Thus were they defiled with their works, and went a whoring in their doings.
40. Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, and he abhorred his 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 were rebellious in their counsel, and were brought low in their iniquity.
44. Nevertheless he regarded their distress, when he heard their cry: