31 For the Lord will not cast us off forever. 32 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. 33 For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.
Lamentations 3:31–33
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Psalms 103:8–10
8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. 9 He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities.
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Isaiah 30:17–19
17 A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill. 18 Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for t…
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