The history recounted in this psalm shows how patient God is (verses 38–39). He is “slow to anger” (Exodus 34:6; Psalm 86:15). He says, “I take no pleasure in the death of anyone. . . . Repent and live!” (Ezekiel 18:32, cf. Romans 2:4). It is only because he bears with us patiently, never fully giving anyone what they deserve when they deserve it, that anyone is saved (2 Peter 3:15).
