¹⁵ But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God,
    slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.

⁸ Yahweh is gracious, merciful,
    slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.

¹² “Yet even now,” says Yahweh, “turn to me with all your heart,
    and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.”
¹³ Tear your heart and not your garments,
    and turn to Yahweh, your God;
    for he is gracious and merciful,
    slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness,
    and relents from sending calamity.