Psalms 78:38
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrath.
Context
This verse from Psalms Chapter 78 connects to 10 cross-references. A lengthy Maskil of Asaph retelling Israelite history from the Exodus through David's election, emphasizing the recurring pattern of divine provision, human rebellion, divine judgment, and renewed grace. It aims to teach the next generation not to be like their …
Other Translations
But he, being merciful, forgave theiriniquity, and destroyedthemnot: Yea, many a time turned he his anger away, And did not stir up all his wrath.
And He--the Merciful One, Pardoneth iniquity, and destroyeth not, And hath often turned back His anger, And waketh not up all His fury.
But he, being full of pity, has forgiveness for sin, and does not put an end to man: frequently turning back his wrath, and not being violently angry.
Cross References
And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, …
And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant …
And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord said, I have pardoned according to thy word:
The Lord is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting …
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh did.
For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I …
I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for …
Remember these, O Jacob and Israel; for thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O …