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

¹⁵ But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious^(A) God,
    slow to anger,^(B) abounding^(C) in love and faithfulness.^(D)

⁵⁰ His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.^(A)

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)

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.

⁴⁵ for their sake he remembered his covenant^(A)
    and out of his great love^(B) he relented.^(C)

⁸ Has his unfailing love^(A) vanished forever?
    Has his promise^(B) failed for all time?