25 (A)Since they have abandoned Me and have burned incense to other gods, so that they may provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands, My wrath will be poured out on this place and it will not be quenched.”’ 26 But to the king of Judah who sent you to inquire of the Lord, this is what you shall say to him: ‘This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: In regard to the words which you have heard, 27 (B)Because your heart was tender and you humbled yourself before God when you heard His words against this place and its inhabitants, and because you humbled yourself before Me, tore your clothes, and wept before Me, I have indeed heard you,” declares the Lord.

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38 But He, being (A)compassionate, [a](B)forgave their wrongdoing and did not destroy them;
And often He [b](C)restrained His anger
And did not stir up all His wrath.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 78:38 Lit covered over, atoned for
  2. Psalm 78:38 Lit turned away

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