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)

⁶ because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,^(A)
    and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.”^[a](B)