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

⁴ He has ^(A)caused his wondrous works to be remembered;
    the Lord is gracious and merciful.

⁴ Light dawns in the darkness ^(A)for the upright;
    he is gracious, merciful, and ^(B)righteous.