³⁸ Yet he, being ^(A)compassionate,
    ^(B)atoned for their iniquity
    and did not destroy them;
he restrained his anger often
    and did not stir up all his wrath.

⁴⁵ For their sake he ^(A)remembered his covenant,
    and ^(B)relented according to ^(C)the abundance of his steadfast love.