16. When the nations see those miracles,they will no longer brag about their power.They will put their hands over their mouths,refusing to listen.
17. They will crawl in the dust like a snake,like insects crawling on the ground.They will come trembling from their holes to the Lord our Godand will turn in fear before you.
18. There is no God like you.You forgive those who are guilty of sin;you don’t look at the sins of your peoplewho are left alive.You will not stay angry forever,because you enjoy being kind.
19. You will have mercy on us again;you will conquer our sins.You will throw away all our sinsinto the deepest part of the sea.
20. You will be true to the people of Jacob,and you will be kind to the people of Abrahamas you promised to our ancestors long ago.