2 You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah 3 You withheld all Your fury; You turned from Your burning anger. 4 Restore us, O God of our salvation, and put away Your displeasure toward us. 5 Will You be angry with us forever? Will You draw out Your anger to all generations?
Psalms 85:2–5
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