39They defiled themselves by what they did;

by their deeds they prostituted themselves.

40Therefore the Lord was angry with his people

and abhorred his inheritance.

41He handed them over to the nations,

and their foes ruled over them.

42Their enemies oppressed them

and subjected them to their power.

43Many times he delivered them,

but they were bent on rebellion

and they wasted away in their sin.

44But he took note of their distress

when he heard their cry;

45for their sake he remembered his covenant

and out of his great love he relented.

46He caused them to be pitied

by all who held them captive.

47Save us, O Lord our God,

and gather us from the nations,

that we may give thanks to your holy name

and glory in your praise.

48Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,

from everlasting to everlasting.

Let all the people say, “Amen!”

Praise the Lord.