41. Then He gave them into the hand of the nations, And those who hated them ruled over them.
42. Their enemies also oppressed them, And they were subdued under their power.
43. Many times He would deliver them; They, however, were rebellious in their counsel, And so sank down in their iniquity.
44. Nevertheless He looked upon their distress When He heard their cry;
45. And He remembered His covenant for their sake, And relented according to the greatness of His lovingkindness.