8
He didn't spare Lot's neighbors, whom he detested because of their arrogance.
9
He showed no mercy on a nation doomed to destruction, on people who were driven off because of their sins.
10
So also he showed no mercy to the six hundred thousand foot soldiers who gathered together in their stubbornness.
11
Even if there was one stiff-necked person, it would be amazing if that one would go unpunished, because mercy and wrath are with him, the Lord who reconciles and who pours out wrath.
12
His scrutiny is as severe as his mercy is abundant; he will judge people according to their deeds.
Footnotes 1
[a].
Or hardness of their hearts; LXXb adds By flogging, showing mercy, striking, healing, the Lord watched carefully with compassion and discipline.