¹⁵ But you, my Lord,
    are a God of compassion and mercy;
    you are very patient and full of faithful love.

⁸ The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
    very patient, and full of faithful love.

¹⁷         They refused to obey,
            and didn’t remember the wonders that you accomplished in their midst.
        They acted arrogantly and decided to return to their slavery in Egypt.
But you are a God ready to forgive, merciful and compassionate,
        very patient, and truly faithful.
        You didn’t forsake them.