⁸ The Lord is gracious and compassionate,^(A)
    slow to anger and rich in love.^(B)

³ Do not drag me away with the wicked,
    with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
    but harbor malice in their hearts.^(A)

¹¹ Because of all my enemies,^(A)
    I am the utter contempt^(B) of my neighbors^(C)
and an object of dread to my closest friends—
    those who see me on the street flee from me.

¹⁵ But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious^(A) God,
    slow to anger,^(B) abounding^(C) in love and faithfulness.^(D)

⁵ For the Lord is good^(A) and his love endures forever;^(B)
    his faithfulness^(C) continues through all generations.

⁸ The Lord is compassionate and gracious,^(A)
    slow to anger, abounding in love.