¹⁷ They refused to obey,
And ^(A)they were not mindful of Your wonders
That You did among them.
But they hardened their necks,
And ^[a]in their rebellion
They appointed ^(B)a leader
To return to their bondage.
But You are God,
Ready to pardon,
^(C)Gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger,
Abundant in kindness,
And did not forsake them.

^8 (A)The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

¹³ So ^(A)rend your heart, and not ^(B)your garments;
Return to the Lord your God,
For He is ^(C)gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger, and of great kindness;
And He relents from doing harm.