56 He cast out the heathen also before them: caused their land to be divided among them for an heritage, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents.
57 So they tempted and displeased the most high God: and kept not his testimonies;
58 But turned their backs, and fell away like their forefathers: starting aside like a broken bow.
59 For they grieved him with their hill-altars: and provoked him to displeasure with their images.
60 When God heard this, he was wroth: and took sore displeasure at Israel.
61 So that he forsook the tabernacle in Silo: even the tent that he had pitched among men.
62 He delivered their power into captivity: and their beauty into the enemy's hand.
63 He gave his people over also unto the sword: and was wroth with his inheritance.
64 The fire consumed their young men: and their maidens were not given to marriage.
65 Their priests were slain with the sword: and there were no widows to make lamentation.