40. Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, so much that he abhorred his own 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 provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.
44. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: