Clouds and darkness surround him; he rules with righteousness and justice.

I cry aloud for help, but God refuses to listen;

How much longer, LORD God Almighty, will you be angry with your people's prayers?

The LORD said to me, "Do not ask me to help these people.

Then the LORD said to me, "Even if Moses and Samuel were standing here pleading with me, I would not show these people any mercy. Make them go away; make them get out of my sight.

Because they did not listen when I spoke, I did not answer when they prayed.