Psalm 106:42-44

The Voice

⁴² Their enemies exploited them, victimized them,
    and restrained them by abusive power.
⁴³ He delivered them over and over again;
    however, they were slow to learn and deliberately rebelled.
    Their sins humbled them and nearly destroyed them.
⁴⁴ Nevertheless, He saw their great struggle, took pity on them,
    and heard their prayers;