106:40 So the Lord was angry with his people 1
and despised the people who belong to him. 2
106:41 He handed them over to 3 the nations,
and those who hated them ruled over them.
106:42 Their enemies oppressed them;
they were subject to their authority. 4
106:43 Many times he delivered 5 them,
but they had a rebellious attitude, 6
and degraded themselves 7 by their sin.
106:44 Yet he took notice of their distress,
when he heard their cry for help.
106:45 He remembered his covenant with them,
and relented 8 because of his great loyal love.
106:46 He caused all their conquerors 9
to have pity on them.
106:47 Deliver us, O Lord, our God!
Gather us from among the nations!
Then we will give thanks 10 to your holy name,
and boast about your praiseworthy deeds. 11