16. Because Jehovah was not able to bring this people into the land which he sware unto them, therefore he hath slain them in the wilderness.
17. And now, I pray thee, let the power of the Lord be great, according as thou hast spoken, saying,
18. Jehovah is slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression; and that will by no means clear