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.

³⁹ He remembered that they were but flesh,^(A)
    a passing breeze^(B) that does not return.

⁴³ Many times he delivered them,^(A)
    but they were bent on rebellion^(B)
    and they wasted away in their sin.
⁴⁴ Yet he took note of their distress
    when he heard their cry;^(C)
45 for their sake he remembered his covenant^(D)
    and out of his great love^(E) he relented.^(F)
46 He caused all who held them captive
    to show them mercy.^(G)

¹⁸ Yet the Lord longs^(A) to be gracious to you;
    therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.^(B)
For the Lord is a God of justice.^(C)
    Blessed are all who wait for him!^(D)

³² Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
    so great is his unfailing love.^(A)

⁷ But as for me, I watch^(A) in hope^(B) for the Lord,
    I wait for God my Savior;
    my God will hear^(C) me.

“Although they have allies and are numerous,
    they will be destroyed^(A) and pass away.
Although I have afflicted you, Judah,
    I will afflict you no more.^(B)