Psalm 103:10
New Living Translation
10 He does not punish us for all our sins;
he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
Ezra 9:13
New Living Translation
13 “Now we are being punished because of our wickedness and our great guilt. But we have actually been punished far less than we deserve, for you, our God, have allowed some of us to survive as a remnant.
Lamentations 3:22
New Living Translation
22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends![a]
His mercies never cease.
Footnotes
- 3:22 As in Syriac version; Hebrew reads of the Lord keeps us from destruction.
Psalm 130:3
New Living Translation
3 Lord, if you kept a record of our sins,
who, O Lord, could ever survive?
Daniel 9:18-19
New Living Translation
18 “O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city—the city that bears your name—lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.
19 “O Lord, hear. O Lord, forgive. O Lord, listen and act! For your own sake, do not delay, O my God, for your people and your city bear your name.”
Job 11:6
New Living Translation
6 If only he would tell you the secrets of wisdom,
for true wisdom is not a simple matter.
Listen! God is doubtless punishing you
far less than you deserve!
Nehemiah 9:31
New Living Translation
31 But in your great mercy, you did not destroy them completely or abandon them forever. What a gracious and merciful God you are!
Habakkuk 3:2
New Living Translation
2 I have heard all about you, Lord.
I am filled with awe by your amazing works.
In this time of our deep need,
help us again as you did in years gone by.
And in your anger,
remember your mercy.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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