He will not always contend with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.
You contended with them by banishing them, by driving them away. With His fierce wind He has expelled them on the day of the east wind.
“For I will not contend forever, Nor will I always be angry; For the spirit would grow faint before Me, And the breath of those whom I have made.
Go and proclaim these words toward the north and say, ‘Return, faithless Israel,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not look at you in anger. For I am gracious,’ declares the Lord; ‘I will not be angry forever.
‘Will He be angry forever, Or keep His anger to the end?’ Behold, you have spoken And have done evil things, And you have had your own way.”
None of his sins that he has committed will be remembered against him. He has practiced justice and righteousness; he shall certainly live.