Psalm 78:36-38

New Century Version

³⁶ But their words were false,
    and their tongues lied to him.
³⁷ Their hearts were not really loyal to God;
    they did not keep his agreement.
³⁸ Still God was merciful.
    He forgave their sins
    and did not destroy them.
Many times he held back his anger
    and did not stir up all his anger.