¹⁸ Who is a God^(A) like you,
    who pardons sin^(B) and forgives^(C) the transgression
    of the remnant^(D) of his inheritance?^(E)
You do not stay angry^(F) forever
    but delight to show mercy.^(G)
19 You will again have compassion on us;
    you will tread our sins underfoot
    and hurl all our iniquities^(H) into the depths of the sea.^(I)

²¹ For the sake of your name^(A) do not despise us;
    do not dishonor your glorious throne.^(B)
Remember your covenant^(C) with us
    and do not break it.

²⁰ In those days, at that time,”
    declares the Lord,
“search will be made for Israel’s guilt,
    but there will be none,^(A)
and for the sins^(B) of Judah,
    but none will be found,
    for I will forgive^(C) the remnant^(D) I spare.

²⁴ You have not bought any fragrant calamus^(A) for me,
    or lavished on me the fat^(B) of your sacrifices.
But you have burdened me with your sins
    and wearied^(C) me with your offenses.^(D)

²⁵ “I, even I, am he who blots out
    your transgressions,^(E) for my own sake,^(F)
    and remembers your sins^(G) no more.^(H)

¹² The Righteous One^[a] takes note of the house of the wicked
    and brings the wicked to ruin.^(A)