34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: |
35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. |
36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. |
37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, |
38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood. |
39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their own inventions. |
40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance. |
41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; 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: |
45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies. |
46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives. |
47 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. |
48 Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. |
