⁴¹ They cried for help, but there was no one to save them;
    they cried to the Lord, but he did not answer them.^(A)

²⁸ Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer;
    they will seek me diligently but will not find me.^(A)

¹⁵ When you stretch out your hands,
    I will hide my eyes from you;
even though you make many prayers,
    I will not listen;
    your hands are full of blood.^(A)

² Rather, your iniquities have been barriers
    between you and your God,
and your sins have hidden his face from you
    so that he does not hear.^(A)

¹³ But the earth will be desolate
    because of its inhabitants,
    for the fruit of their doings.^(A)