³ Great^(A) is the Lord and most worthy of praise;^(B)
    his greatness no one can fathom.^(C)

⁸ The Lord is gracious and compassionate,^(A)
    slow to anger and rich in love.^(B)

⁹ The Lord is good^(C) to all;
    he has compassion^(D) on all he has made.

¹⁷ The Lord is righteous^(A) in all his ways
    and faithful in all he does.^(B)
18 The Lord is near^(C) to all who call on him,^(D)
    to all who call on him in truth.