Psalms 106:43-45

Psalms 106:43-45. 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 according to the multitude of his mercies.

Was there ever so strange a story as this, - a story of provocation continued almost beyond belief, and yet of mercy which would not be overcome, - of persevering love that would not turn aside?