Psalm 78:38

The Passion Translation

But amazingly, God—so full of compassion—still forgave them. He covered over their sins with his love, refusing to destroy them all. Over and over he held back his anger, restraining wrath to show them mercy.

Cross References

Psalm 99:8

God, the great forgiver, answered their prayers, yet he would punish them when they went astray.

Isaiah 48:9

yet, for the sake of my great name and for my glory, I held back my anger and was patient with you so I did not whittle you down to nothing.

Ezekiel 20:17

In spite of this, I took pity on them, so I spared them from destruction and did not make an end of them in the desert.