Promise 77 from Exodus 32:34

Ex. 32:34 - "But go now, lead the people where I told you. Behold, My angel shall go before you; nevertheless in the day when I punish, I will punish them for their sin." - God does not hold a grudge against His people. God was not happy with the Israelites for making a golden calf and yes initially He wanted to wipe them all away, but Moses interceded on their behalf. The situation is settled when 3,000 people who did not choose the ways of the lord were killed by those who did, according to God's instruction through Moses. So Moses brings the sins of those who respect the Lord before Him so as to ask forgiveness. God says, "on THE day that I punish, I'll deal with them then." It is one day of judgement, not a life-long scourging. He even promises to put an angel before them so as to help them reach the promised land. Many people think that God carries a grudge and that He delights in making life miserable for those who have sinned in one way or another, even though they had asked for forgiveness. The character of God is to deal with it, i.e. forgive when you ask for forgiveness, and move on. God's love is greater than His wrath.