36  For ^cthe Lord will vindicate¹ his people

^dand have compassion on his servants,

when he sees that their power is gone

and there is none remaining, ^ebond or free.

13  and ^krend your hearts and not ^lyour garments.”

Return to the Lord your God,

^mfor he is gracious and merciful,

slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;

ⁿand he relents over disaster.