³² Although he causes grief, he will have compassion
    according to the abundance of his steadfast love;^(A)

³⁸ Yet he, being compassionate,
    forgave their iniquity
    and did not destroy them;
often he restrained his anger
    and did not stir up all his wrath.^(A)

¹¹ For as the heavens are high above the earth,
    so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;^(A)

⁵ For his anger is but for a moment;
    his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may linger for the night,
    but joy comes with the morning.^(A)

⁴³ Many times he delivered them,
    but they were rebellious in their purposes
    and were brought low through their iniquity.^(A)
44 Nevertheless, he regarded their distress
    when he heard their cry.^(B)
45 For their sake he remembered his covenant
    and showed compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.^(C)

²⁰ Is Ephraim my dear son?
    Is he the child in whom I delight?
As often as I speak against him,
    I still remember him.
Therefore I am deeply moved for him;
    I will surely have mercy on him,
            says the Lord.^(A)