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So they had food and were full; for he gave them their desire;

For all this they went on sinning even more, and had no faith in his great wonders.

When he sent death on them, then they made search for him; turning to him and looking for him with care;

But he, being full of pity, has forgiveness for sin, and does not put an end to man: frequently turning back his wrath, and not being violently angry.

How frequently did they go against him in the waste land, and give him cause for grief in the dry places!

He sent different sorts of flies among them, poisoning their flesh; and frogs for their destruction.

He sent ice for the destruction of their vines; their trees were damaged by the bitter cold.

Driving out nations before them, marking out the line of their heritage, and giving the people of Israel their tents for a resting-place.

Their priests were put to death by the sword, and their widows made no weeping for them.

His haters were turned back by his blows and shamed for ever.

But he took the tribe of Judah for himself, and the mountain of Zion, in which he had pleasure.

And he made his holy place like the high heaven, like the earth which is fixed by him for ever.

How long, O Lord? will you be angry for ever? will your wrath go on burning like fire?

For they have taken Jacob for their meat, and made waste his house.

Do not keep in mind against us the sins of our fathers; let your mercy come to us quickly, for we have been made very low.

Give us help, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; take us out of danger and give us forgiveness for our sins, because of your name.

Why may the nations say, Where is their God? Let payment for the blood of your servants be made openly among the nations before our eyes.

And give punishment seven times over into the breast of our neighbours for the bitter words which they have said against you, O Lord.

So we your people, and the sheep of your flock, will give you glory for ever: we will go on praising you through all generations.

You have given them the bread of weeping for food; for their drink you have given them sorrow in great measure.