though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions] He heard their prayers, notwithstanding their infirmities, and corrected them for their sins, though they prayed unto him, Numbers 20:12. Or, thou didst forgive the people upon Moses prayer, though thou didst destroy some of them for their sins, Exod. 28. 34, 35. and 32. 32. Num. 14. 20, 22.