37. But their heart was not right with him: nor were they counted faithful in his covenant.
38. But he is merciful, and will forgive their sins: and will not destroy them. And many a time did he turn away his anger: and did not kindle all his wrath.
39. And he remembered that they are flesh: a wind that goeth and returneth not.
40. How often did they provoke him in the desert: and move him to wrath in the place without water?