³⁸ Yet he was merciful;^(A)
    he forgave^(B) their iniquities^(C)
    and did not destroy them.
Time after time he restrained his anger^(D)
    and did not stir up his full wrath.

⁹ For my own name’s sake^(A) I delay my wrath;^(B)
    for the sake of my praise I hold it back from you,
    so as not to destroy you completely.^(C)