8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious,

slow to anger and abounding in faithful love.  * 103:8 Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Neh 9:17

9 He will not always accuse us

or be angry forever.  * 103:9 Is 57:16; Jr 3:12; Mc 7:19

10 He has not dealt with us as our sins deserve

or repaid us according to our iniquities.  * 103:10 Ezr 9:13; Lm 3:22

11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,

so great is his faithful love

toward those who fear him.  * 103:11 Ps 36:5; 57:10

12 As far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed

our transgressions from us.  * 103:12 Is 43:25; Mc 7:19