Thou answer'dst them, O Lord our God; thou wast a God that gave Pardon to them, though on their deeds thou wouldest vengeance have.
Psalm 78:38 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) But, full of pity, he forgave their sin, them did not slay; Nor stirr'd up all his wrath, but oft his anger turn'd away. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But he, being full of compassion, Forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: Yea, many a time turned he his anger away, And did not stir up all his wrath. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But He, full of [merciful] compassion, forgave their iniquity and destroyed them not; yes, many a time He turned His anger away and did not stir up all His wrath and indignation. American Standard Version (1901) But he, being merciful, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: Yea, many a time turned he his anger away, And did not stir up all his wrath. Common English Bible But God, being compassionate, kept forgiving their sins, kept avoiding destruction; he took back his anger so many times, wouldn’t stir up all his wrath! |
Thou answer'dst them, O Lord our God; thou wast a God that gave Pardon to them, though on their deeds thou wouldest vengeance have.