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

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The Lord is compassionate and gracious,(A)
    slow to anger, abounding in love.

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(A)The snares of death encompassed me;
    the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
    I suffered distress and anguish.
Then (B)I called on the name of the Lord:
    “O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”

(C)Gracious is the Lord, and (D)righteous;
    our God is (E)merciful.

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The cords of death(A) entangled me,
    the anguish of the grave came over me;
    I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
Then I called on the name(B) of the Lord:
    Lord, save me!(C)

The Lord is gracious and righteous;(D)
    our God is full of compassion.(E)

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