A king who ruled over ancient Israel for 40 years praised God with these words: "Jehovah is merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love.
Iṅwe khosi ye ya vhusa lwa miṅwaha ya 40 Isiraele ḽa kale yo renda Mudzimu nga maipfi a tevhelaho: "Yehova u na khathutshelo na tshilidzi, ha fheli mbilu, o pfuma vhuthu.