36 For Jehovah will judge his people,+

And he will feel pity for* his servants+

When he sees that their strength has waned,

And that only the helpless and weak remain.

44 But he would see their distress+

And hear their cry for help.+

45 For their sake he would remember his covenant,

And he would feel pity,* moved by his great* loyal love.+

I have had a change of heart;

At the same time my compassions are stirred.*+