Don't punish me, LORD, or even correct me when you are angry!
He punished me terribly, but he did not let death lay its hands on me.
Please help me, LORD! All who were faithful and all who were loyal have disappeared.
The LORD becomes furious and threatens them. His anger terrifies them as he says,
When you are angry, LORD, please don't punish me or even correct me.
You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray.
I once promised Noah that I would never again destroy the earth by a flood. Now I have promised that I will never again get angry and punish you.
My people, I won't stay angry and keep on accusing you. After all, I am your Creator. I don't want you to give up in complete despair.
Correct me, as I deserve, but not in your anger, or I will be dead.
So don't be afraid, even though now you deserve to be punished and have been scattered among other nations. But when I destroy them, I will protect you. I, the LORD, have spoken.