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37 They did not really trust him.
They did not obey the covenant
    that he had made with them.
38 But God was kind to them,
    and he forgave them for their sins.
He did not destroy them.
Many times he was patient,
    and he did not become angry with them.
39 He remembered that they were weak and human,
    like a wind that blows away and does not return.

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37 their hearts were not loyal(A) to him,
    they were not faithful to his covenant.
38 Yet he was merciful;(B)
    he forgave(C) their iniquities(D)
    and did not destroy them.
Time after time he restrained his anger(E)
    and did not stir up his full wrath.
39 He remembered that they were but flesh,(F)
    a passing breeze(G) that does not return.

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