38. They killed their innocent sons and daughters and offered them to the false gods of Canaan. So the land was polluted with the sin of murder.
39. They were unfaithful to him, and they became dirty with the sins of other nations.
40. So the Lord became angry with his people. He rejected those who belonged to him.
41. He gave his people to other nations and let their enemies rule over them.
42. Their enemies controlled them and made life hard for them.
43. He saved his people many times, but they turned against him and did what they wanted to do. His people did many bad things.
44. But whenever they were in trouble, he listened to their prayers.
45. He always remembered his agreement, and because of his faithful love, he comforted them.
46. Other nations took them as prisoners, but the Lord caused them to be kind to his people.
47. Lord our God, save us! Bring us back together from those nations. Then we will give thanks to your holy name and joyfully praise you.