¹³ God does not restrain his anger;^(A)
    even the cohorts of Rahab^(B) cowered at his feet.

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.