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\(^{19}\)But you, O LORD, reign forever; your throne endures to all generations. \(^{20}\)Why do you forget us forever, why do you forsake us for so many days? \(^{21}\)Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may be restored! Renew our days as of old— \(^{22}\)unless you have utterly rejected us, and you remain exceedingly angry with us.

These pleading verses at the close of this book really emphasise our utter dependence on God and his sovereignty to choose to be merciful or not.