35They would call to mind that God was their rock and that the Most High God was their rescuer.
36But they would flatter him with their mouth and lie to him with their words.
37For their hearts were not firmly fixed on him, and they were not faithful to his covenant.
38Yet he, being merciful, forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. Yes, many times he held back his anger and did not stir up all his wrath.
39He called to mind that they were made of flesh, a wind that passes away and does not return.
40How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the barren regions!