Jonah 3:9
Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish.”
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- 2 Samuel 12:22 David answered, “While the child was alive, I fasted and wept, for I said, ‘Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let him live.’
- Joel 2:13–14 So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him — grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God.
- Psalm 106:45 And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.