38 But he was merciful;+

He would forgive* their error and not bring them to ruin.+

He often held back his anger+

Instead of stirring up all his wrath.

13 Rip apart your hearts,+ and not your garments,+

And return to Jehovah your God,

For he is compassionate* and merciful, slow to anger+ and abundant in loyal love,+

And he will reconsider* the calamity.