35. They remembered that God was their Rock,that God Most High was their Redeemer.
36. But then they would flatter him with their mouths,lying to him with their tongues;
37. their hearts were not loyal to him,they were not faithful to his covenant.
38. Yet he was merciful;he forgave their iniquitiesand did not destroy them.Time after time he restrained his angerand did not stir up his full wrath.