Psalms 106:40-47

40So the Lord became angry with his people. They belonged to him but he turned away from them.

41He let other nations have power over them. Their enemies ruled over them.

42Their enemies had power to hurt them, and they were cruel to them.

43Many times, the Lord rescued his people, but they had decided not to obey him. Their sins made them weaker and weaker.

44But the Lord still saw when they were in trouble. He answered them when they called to him for help.

45He remembered the covenant that he had made with them. Because of his faithful love for his people, he stopped punishing them.

46He caused all their enemies to be kind to them.

47Lord, our God, please save us! Bring us safely home from among the other nations. Then we will thank you! We will shout aloud to praise your holy name.