⁸ The Lord is ^(A)compassionate and gracious,
^(B)Slow to anger and abounding in mercy.

⁹ He ^(A)will not always contend with us,
Nor will He ^(B)keep His anger forever.

¹³ Just ^(A)as a father has compassion on his children,
So the Lord has compassion on those who ^[a]fear Him.