9. You who fear the Lord, hope in him. And mercy will approach you, to your delight.
10. You who fear the Lord, love him. And your hearts will be illuminated.
11. My sons, consider the nations of men, and know that not one of them hoped in the Lord and was confounded.
12. For who has remained in his commandment and been abandoned? Or who has called upon him, and yet he despised him?
13. For God is upright and merciful, and he will forgive sins in the day of tribulation. And he is the Protector to all those who seek him in truth.