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“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.” Psalm 103:13, 14 .

God understands human frailty and extends compassionate pity to those who fear Him. This is a direct scriptural quotation emphasizing divine compassion.

“Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord thy God.” “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Jeremiah 3:13 ; 1 John 1:9 .

Confession of sin leads to divine forgiveness and cleansing. The text consists of biblical verses concerning confession and forgiveness.

“I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto Me; for I have redeemed thee.” Isaiah 44:22 .

God offers blotting out of transgressions and redemption to those who return to Him. This paragraph is a scriptural quotation about divine redemption.

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.” Isaiah 1:18, 19 .

Willingness and obedience to God bring moral cleansing and spiritual blessings. The text quotes biblical verses addressing obedience and divine favor.

“I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.” “I hid My face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee.” Jeremiah 31:3 ; Isaiah 54:8 .

God's enduring love and loving-kindness draw humanity toward mercy. The paragraph is composed of scriptural quotations highlighting God's steadfast love.

“Let not your heart be troubled.” “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:1, 27 .

Scriptural encouragement to replace fear and trouble with divine peace. The paragraph consists entirely of biblical quotations offering spiritual reassurance.