4
And he gave them into subjection to all the kingdoms around us, to be a reproach and a desolation among all the surrounding peoples, where the Lord has scattered them.
5
They were brought low and not raised up, because we sinned against the Lord our God, in not heeding his voice.
6
"`Righteousness belongs to the Lord our God, but confusion of face to us and our fathers, as at this day.
7
All those calamities with which the Lord threatened us have come upon us.
8
Yet we have not entreated the favor of the Lord by turning away, each of us, from the thoughts of his wicked heart.
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