Psalms 106:43-48

"Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: and he remembered for them his covenant, and repented (relented) according to the multitude of his mercies. He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives. Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord." (Psalms 106:43-48)

There is some controversy over the authorship of "Psalms" but I will not get into it. I will treat the text as scripture and focus on the content of the passage.

The opening line is a testament to the patience the Lord has with his people. The Lord's people often provoked Him to anger due to their inclination to trust in their own opinions and wisdom rather than seek Him. Often they were humbled or "brought low" because of their failure to hearken to the Lord and His servants. Through all their afflictions He never turned His back on them but heard their cries and remembered the covenant He had made with them. The Lord often soften the hearts of Israel's captors when they called upon Him in their misery and affliction.

When Israel is given more revelation and become aware of the covenant promises God has made with their father's, Israel will again turn to God, repent of their sins and seek deliverance. As in times of old, the Lord will again remember His covenant people and gather them from among the Gentiles (heathen.) Israel will sing praises to His name because their deliverance will be His victory but they realize Israel is the benefactor of a merciful God to hears and loves His people.