⁸ God is all mercy and grace—
    not quick to anger, is rich in love.

⁹ God is good to one and all;
    everything he does is soaked through with grace.

¹⁵ All eyes are on you, expectant;
    you give them their meals on time.

¹⁶ Generous to a fault,
    you lavish your favor on all creatures.

¹⁷ Everything God does is right—
    the trademark on all his works is love.

¹⁸ God’s there, listening for all who pray,
    for all who pray and mean it.