and refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and forsookest them not.
Jehovah is righteous: He hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
To show mercy towards, our fathers, And to remember his holy covenant;