^3 (A)The Lord relented concerning this:
    “It shall not be,” said the Lord.

³⁶ For ^(A)the Lord will vindicate^[a] his people
    ^(B)and have compassion on his servants,
when he sees that their power is gone
    and there is none remaining, ^(C)bond or free.

¹³     and ^(A)rend your hearts and not ^(B)your garments.”
Return to the Lord your God,
    ^(C)for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;
    ^(D)and he relents over disaster.