^{8 Ref} Yahweh is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.

^{9 Ref} He will not always accuse; Neither will he stay angry forever.

^{10 Ref} He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor repaid us for our iniquities.

^{11 Ref} For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.

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

^{13 Ref} Like a father has compassion on his children, So Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.