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 Thus they were polluted by their actions * and went whoring in their evil deeds.

Therefore the wrath of the was kindled against  his people * and he abhorred his inheritance.

He gave them over to the hand of the heathen, * and those who hated them ruled over them.

Their enemies oppressed them, * and they were humbled under their hand.

Many a time did he deliver them, but they rebelled through their own devices, * and were brought down in their iniquity.

Nevertheless, he saw their distress, * when he heard their lamentation.

He remembered his covenant with them * and relented in accordance with his great mercy.

He caused them to be pitied * by those who held them captive.

Save us, O our God, and gather us from among the nations, * that we may give thanks to your holy Name and glory in your praise.

Blessed be the, the God of Israel, from everlasting and to everlasting; * and let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!