8 Merciful and gracious is the Lord, longsuffering and abundant in kindness.9 Not for all eternity will he contend; nor will he for ever retain his anger.10 Not in accordance with our sins hath he dealt with us; nor according to our iniquities hath he requited us.11 For as high as heaven is above the earth, so mighty is his kindness toward those that fear him.12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed from us our transgressions.