36  For ^jthe Lord will vindicate¹ his people

and have compassion on his servants,

when he sees that their power is gone

and there is none remaining, ^kbond or free.

13  and rend your hearts and not your garments.”

Return to the Lord your God,

for he is ^hgracious and merciful,

slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love;

and ⁱhe relents over disaster.