³⁸ Yet he was merciful;^(A)
    he forgave^(B) their iniquities^(C)
    and did not destroy them.
Time after time he restrained his anger^(D)
    and did not stir up his full wrath.

⁷ Israel, put your hope^(A) in the Lord,
    for with the Lord is unfailing love^(B)
    and with him is full redemption.^(C)