"The lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made."

"Return to the Lord our God for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love."

"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."