^{8 Ref} Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.

^{9 Ref} He will not always chide; Neither will he keep `his anger' for ever.

^{10 Ref} He hath not dealt with us after our sins, Nor rewarded us after our iniquities.

^{11 Ref} For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him.

^{12 Ref} As far as the east is from the west, So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.