He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.
For I will not contend forever, Nor will I always be angry; For the spirit would fail before Me, And the souls which I have made.
For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.
Will He remain angry forever? Will He keep it to the end?’ Behold, you have spoken and done evil things, As you were able.”
Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say: ‘Return, backsliding Israel,’ says the Lord; ‘I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I am merciful,’ says the Lord; ‘I will not remain angry forever.
In measure, by sending it away, You contended with it. He removes it by His rough wind In the day of the east wind.
None of his sins which he has committed shall be remembered against him; he has done what is lawful and right; he shall surely live.