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,^(E)
    a passing breeze^(F) that does not return.

¹¹ I am with you^(A) and will save you,’
    declares the Lord.
‘Though I completely destroy all the nations
    among which I scatter you,
    I will not completely destroy^(B) you.
I will discipline^(C) you but only in due measure;
    I will not let you go entirely unpunished.’^(D)

²² Because of the Lord’s great love^(A) we are not consumed,^(B)
    for his compassions never fail.^(C)