⁵ For his anger^(A) lasts only a moment,^(B)
    but his favor lasts a lifetime;^(C)
weeping^(D) may stay for the night,
    but rejoicing comes in the morning.^(E)

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

⁷ “For a brief moment^(A) I abandoned^(B) you,
    but with deep compassion^(C) I will bring you back.^(D)

⁸ In a surge of anger^(A)
    I hid^(B) my face from you for a moment,
but with everlasting kindness^(C)
    I will have compassion^(D) on you,”
    says the Lord your Redeemer.^(E)