9 sNo one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s1 seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God.
15 If I had said, “I will speak thus,”
I would have betrayed tthe generation of your children.
23 Nevertheless, I am continually with you;
you ehold my right hand.
7 rFor a brief moment I deserted you,
but with great compassion I will gather you.
8 rIn overflowing anger for a moment
I hid my face from you,
sbut with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,”
says the Lord, your Redeemer.
9 “This is like tthe days of Noah1 to me:
as I swore that the waters of Noah
should no more go over the earth,
so I have sworn that I will not be angry with you,
and will not rebuke you.
10 For the mountains may depart
and the hills be removed,
but my steadfast love shall not depart from you,
and umy covenant of peace shall not be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.