Exodus 34:7-9

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⁷ and ·is kind [^Lguards/preserves loyalty] to thousands of people. The Lord forgives people for ·evil [iniquity], for ·sin [transgression], and for ·turning against him [sin], but he does not ·forget to punish guilty people [^Lclear]. He will punish not only the guilty people, but also their children, their grandchildren, ·their great-grandchildren, and their great-great-grandchildren [^Lto the third and fourth generations; Num. 14:18; Neh. 9:17; Ps. 86:15; 103:8; 145:8; Nah. 1:3].”

⁸ Then Moses quickly bowed to the ground and worshiped. ⁹ He said, “Lord, if ·you are pleased with me [^LI have found favor in your eyes], please, [^LLord] go with us. I know that these are ·stubborn [^Lstiff-necked] people, but forgive our ·evil [iniquity] and our sin. Take us as your ·own people [^Linheritance; possession].”