Surely God is good to Israel, (Even) to such as are pure in heart.
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; My steps had well nigh slipped.
And might not be as their fathers, A stubborn and rebellious generation, A generation that set not their heart aright, And whose spirit was not stedfast with God.
I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake; and I will not remember thy sins.
For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls that I have made.
And foreigners shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favor have I had mercy on thee.
For he said, Surely, they are my people, children that will not deal falsely: so he was their Saviour.