He does not always strive, nor maintain it forever.
For His displeasure is for a moment, His delight is for life; Weeping might last for the night, But joy comes in the morning.
In measure, by sending her away, You contended with her. He shall take away by His rough wind in the day of the east wind.
“For I would not strive forever, nor am I wroth forever, for the spirit would grow faint before Me, even the beings I have made.
“Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, ‘Return, O backsliding Yisra’ĕl,’ declares יהוה, ‘I shall not look on you in displeasure, for I am lovingly-committed,’ declares יהוה, ‘and I do not bear a grudge forever.
Does one bear a grudge forever? Does one keep it to the end?’ See, you have spoken and done the evils that you could.”
“None of his sins which he has committed shall be remembered against him – he has done right and righteousness; he shall certainly live.
