¹⁴ If it were his intention
    and he withdrew his spirit^[a](A) and breath,^(B)

⁵ Will you be angry with us forever?^(A)
    Will you prolong your anger through all generations?

⁹ He will not always accuse,
    nor will he harbor his anger forever;^(A)

⁵ This is what God the Lord says—
the Creator of the heavens,^(A) who stretches them out,
    who spreads out the earth^(B) with all that springs from it,^(C)
    who gives breath^(D) to its people,
    and life to those who walk on it:

¹⁸ Who is a God^(A) like you,
    who pardons sin^(B) and forgives^(C) the transgression
    of the remnant^(D) of his inheritance?^(E)
You do not stay angry^(F) forever
    but delight to show mercy.^(G)