8. The Lord is merciful!He is kind and patient,and his love never fails.
9. The Lord won't always be angryand point out our sins;
10. he doesn't punish usas our sins deserve.
11. How great is God's love for allwho worship him?Greater than the distancebetween heaven and earth!
12. How far has the Lord takenour sins from us?Further than the distancefrom east to west!
13. Just as parents are kindto their children,the Lord is kindto all who worship him,
14. because he knowswe are made of dust.
15. We humans are like grassor wild flowersthat quickly bloom.
16. But a scorching wind blows,and they quickly witherto be for ever forgotten.
17. The Lord is always kindto those who worship him,and he keeps his promisesto their descendants
18. who faithfully obey him.
19. God has set up his kingdomin heaven, and he rulesthe whole creation.
20. All you mighty angels,who obey God's commands,come and praise your Lord!
21. All you thousandswho serve and obey God,come and praise your Lord!