He will not always chasten, nor will He keep His anger forever.
For His anger is only a moment; in His favor is life. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
By driving her away, you will contend with her; by sending her away, You punished her. He takes away by His rough wind, in the day of the east wind.
For I will not contend forever, nor will I be always angry; for the spirit should fail before Me, and the souls I have made.
Go and cry these words toward the north, and say, Return, O backsliding Israel, says Jehovah; and I will not cause My anger to fall on you; for I am merciful, says Jehovah, and I will not keep anger forever.
Will He keep His anger forever? Will He keep it to the end? Behold, you have spoken and done all the evil things you could do.
None of his sins that he has committed shall be called to his memory. He has done justice and right; he shall surely live.