^{40 Ref} Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance.

^{41 Ref} And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled over them.

^{42 Ref} Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.

^{43 Ref} Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

^{44 Ref} Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

^{45 Ref} And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.

^{46 Ref} He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.

^{47 Ref} Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.