¹⁵ But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
    slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.^(A)

¹³     rend your hearts and not your clothing.
Return to the Lord your God,
    for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love,
    and relenting from punishment.^(A)

¹¹ For the Lord is compassionate and merciful;
    he forgives sins and saves in time of distress.^(A)