But I did not, since that would have brought dishonor to my name, for in the presence of the people among whom they were living I had announced to Israel that I was going to lead them out of Egypt.

But I did not, since that would have brought dishonor to my name among the nations which had seen me lead Israel out of Egypt.

But I did not, since that would have brought dishonor to my name among the nations which had seen me bring Israel out of Egypt.

I would have destroyed them completely, so that no one would remember them.

But I could not let their enemies boast that they had defeated my people, when it was I myself who had crushed them.'

But remember, O LORD, that your enemies laugh at you, that they are godless and despise you.

I will defend this city and protect it, for the sake of my own honor and because of the promise I made to my servant David.' "

"In order that people will praise my name, I am holding my anger in check; I am keeping it back and will not destroy you.