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37 For their heart was not steadfast with Him,
nor were they faithful to His covenant.
38 But He is compassionate,
    forgives iniquity and does not destroy.
Yes, many times He restrains His anger,
    and does not stir up all His wrath.
39 For He remembered that they are but flesh,
a passing breath that never returns.

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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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