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.

³⁹ He remembered that they were but flesh,^(A)
    a passing breeze^(B) that does not return.

⁵ Will you be angry with us forever?^(A)
    Will you prolong your anger through all generations?

⁹ He will not always accuse,
    nor will he harbor his anger forever;^(A)

¹³ As a father has compassion^(A) on his children,
    so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

¹⁴ for he knows how we are formed,^(A)
    he remembers that we are dust.^(B)

¹⁸ Who is a God^(A) like you,
    who pardons sin^(B) and forgives^(C) the transgression
    of the remnant^(D) of his inheritance?^(E)
You do not stay angry^(F) forever
    but delight to show mercy.^(G)