But thou, O Lord, art God, full of mercy, and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in kindness and truth.

Who is a god like unto thee, pardoning iniquity, and forgiving transgression to the residue of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in kindness.

How precious is thy kindness, O God! And the children of men that seek shelter under the shadow of thy wings,––

Because thy kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee:

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for to eternity endureth his kindness.