^{43 Ref} Again and again he made them free; but their hearts were turned against his purpose, and they were overcome by their sins.

^{44 Ref} But when their cry came to his ears, he had pity on their trouble:

^{45 Ref} And kept in mind his agreement with them, and in his great mercy gave them forgiveness.

^{46 Ref} He put pity into the hearts of those who made them prisoners.