Psalm 78:38-39

Tell the Coming Generation

38 Yet he, being o compassionate,
p atoned for their iniquity
and did not destroy them;
he restrained his anger often
and did not stir up all his wrath.
39 He q remembered that they were but r flesh,
s a wind that passes and comes not again.

  1. Cross References
    Exodus 34:6
    The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
  2. Cross References
    Numbers 14:20
    Then the Lord said, "I have pardoned, according to your word.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 103:14
    For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
    Job 10:9
    Remember that you have made me like clay; and will you return me to the dust?
  4. Cross References
    Genesis 6:3
    Then the Lord said, "My Spirit shall not abide in man forever, for he is flesh: his days shall be 120 years.
  5. Cross References
    Job 7:7
    Remember that my life is a breath; my eye will never again see good.
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