8. The Lord is sweet and righteous. Because of this, he will grant a law to those who fall short in the way.
9. He will direct the mild in judgment. He will teach the meek his ways.
10. All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth, to those who yearn for his covenant and his testimonies.
11. Because of your name, O Lord, you will pardon my sin, for it is great.
12. Which is the man who fears the Lord? He has established a law for him, on the way that he has chosen.