40. Let us examine and probe our ways, And let us return to the Lord.
41. We lift up our heart and hands Toward God in heaven;
42. We have transgressed and rebelled, You have not pardoned.
43. You have covered Yourself with anger And pursued us; You have slain and have not spared.
44. You have covered Yourself with a cloud So that no prayer can pass through.
45. You have made us mere offscouring and refuse In the midst of the peoples.