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.

⁹ For my own name’s sake^(A) I delay my wrath;^(B)
    for the sake of my praise I hold it back from you,
    so as not to destroy you completely.^(C)
10 See, I have refined^(D) you, though not as silver;
    I have tested^(E) you in the furnace^(F) of affliction.
¹¹ For my own sake,^(G) for my own sake, I do this.
    How can I let myself be defamed?^(H)
    I will not yield my glory to another.^(I)

³⁸ Yet he was merciful;^(A)
    he forgave^(B) their iniquities^(C)
    and did not destroy them.
Time after time he restrained his anger^(D)
    and did not stir up his full wrath.

⁷ Although our sins testify^(A) against us,
    do something, Lord, for the sake of your name.^(B)
For we have often rebelled;^(C)
    we have sinned^(D) against you.

⁹ Help us,^(A) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.^(B)
10 Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”^(C)

Before our eyes, make known among the nations
    that you avenge^(D) the outpoured blood^(E) of your servants.