¹⁰ he does not treat us as our sins deserve^(A)
    or repay us according to our iniquities.

²² Because of the Lord’s great love^(A) we are not consumed,^(B)
    for his compassions never fail.^(C)

³⁹ Why should the living complain
    when punished for their sins?^(A)

⁴⁰ Let us examine our ways and test them,^(B)
    and let us return to the Lord.^(C)

⁶ and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom,^(A)
    for true wisdom has two sides.
    Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin.^(B)

² Lord, I have heard^(A) of your fame;
    I stand in awe^(B) of your deeds, Lord.^(C)
Repeat^(D) them in our day,
    in our time make them known;
    in wrath remember mercy.^(E)

⁴⁵ for their sake he remembered his covenant^(A)
    and out of his great love^(B) he relented.^(C)
46 He caused all who held them captive
    to show them mercy.^(D)