Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. Even so, he pitied them in their distress and listened to their cries. Psalm 106:43

“Yet He was compassionate; yes, the Lord forgave their iniquity and did not destroy them. He often restrained His anger and did not unleash His full wrath. He remembered his covenant with them and relented because of his unfailing love. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! And let all the people say, Amen! Praise the Lord!  Save us, O Lord our God! Gather us back from among the nations, so we can thank your holy name and rejoice and praise you.”