Psalms 78:38 · WEB
“But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and didn't destroy them. Yes, many times he turned his anger away, and didn't stir up all his wrath.”
— Psalms 78:38
Speaker
Asaph
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
grateful
Type
psalm
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mercyforgivenessdivine restraint
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