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37 Their heart was not steadfast toward him;
    they were not true to his covenant.
38 Yet he, being compassionate,
    forgave their iniquity,
    and did not destroy them;
he restrained his anger often,
    and did not stir up all his wrath.
39 He remembered that they were but flesh,
    a wind that passes and comes not again.

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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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