⁴⁴ Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, so that no prayer can pass through.

⁸ Yea, when I cry, and call for help, he shutteth out my prayer.

² Clouds and darkness are round about him: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.

¹³ And it is come to pass that, as he cried, and they would not hear, so they shall cry, and I will not hear, said Jehovah of hosts;

¹ Then said Jehovah unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind would not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.

¹¹ And Jehovah said unto me, Pray not for this people for `their' good.

⁴ O Jehovah God of hosts, How long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?