37. They sacrificed their sonsand their daughters to the demons;
38. they poured out innocent blood,the blood of their sons and daughters,whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan,and the land was polluted with blood.
39. Thus they became unclean by their acts,and played the whore in their deeds.
40. Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people,and he abhorred his heritage;
41. he gave them into the hand of the nations,so that those who hated them ruled over them.
42. Their enemies oppressed them,and they were brought into subjection under their power.
43. Many times he delivered them,but they were rebellious in their purposesand were brought low through their iniquity.
44. Nevertheless, he looked upon their distress,when he heard their cry.
45. For their sake he remembered his covenant,and relented according to the abundance of his steadfast love.
46. He caused them to be pitiedby all those who held them captive.
47. Save us, O Lord our God,and gather us from among the nations,that we may give thanks to your holy nameand glory in your praise.
48. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, “Amen!” Praise the Lord!