^{8 Ref} Merciful and gracious `is' Jehovah, Slow to anger, and abundant in mercy.

^{9 Ref} Not for ever doth He strive, Nor to the age doth He watch.

^{10 Ref} Not according to our sins hath He done to us, Nor according to our iniquities Hath He conferred benefits upon us.

^{11 Ref} For, as the height of the heavens `is' above the earth, His kindness hath been mighty over those fearing Him.

^{12 Ref} As the distance of east from west He hath put far from us our transgressions.

^{13 Ref} As a father hath mercy on sons, Jehovah hath mercy on those fearing Him.