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Psalm 78:38-39
New International Version
Psalm 78:38-39
New International Version
Psalm 78:38-39
New American Standard Bible
Psalm 78:38-39
New American Standard Bible
38 But He, being (A)compassionate, [a](B)forgave their wrongdoing and did not destroy them;
And often He [b](C)restrained His anger
And did not stir up all His wrath.
39 So (D)He remembered that they were only (E)flesh,
A [c](F)wind that passes and does not return.
Footnotes
- Psalm 78:38 Lit covered over, atoned for
- Psalm 78:38 Lit turned away
- Psalm 78:39 Or breath
Psalm 78:38-39
Easy-to-Read Version
Psalm 78:38-39
Easy-to-Read Version
38 But God was merciful.
He forgave their sins and did not destroy them.
Many times he held back his anger.
He never let it get out of control.
39 He remembered that they were only people,
like a wind that blows and then is gone.
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