8 aThe
Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.
9 aHe will not always strive
with us,Nor will He keep
His anger forever.
10 aHe has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor punished us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
12 As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He
aremoved our transgressions from us.
13 aAs a father pities
his children,
So the
Lord pities those who fear Him.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
