¹⁵ Then I will return to my place
    until they admit their guilt and turn to me.
For as soon as trouble comes,
    they will earnestly search for me.”

¹⁷ They will devour the food of your harvest;
    they will devour your sons and daughters.
They will devour your flocks and herds;
    they will devour your grapes and figs.
And they will destroy your fortified towns,
    which you think are so safe.

¹⁶ Lord, in distress we searched for you.
    We prayed beneath the burden of your discipline.

⁴³ Again and again he rescued them,
    but they chose to rebel against him,
    and they were finally destroyed by their sin.
⁴⁴ Even so, he pitied them in their distress
    and listened to their cries.

³⁴ When God began killing them,
    they finally sought him.
    They repented and took God seriously.

¹⁵ Then call on me when you are in trouble,
    and I will rescue you,
    and you will give me glory.”