“"The Lord is merciful and just." Everywhere Scripture joins justice with the mercy of God, teaching us that neither the mercy of God is without judgment nor his judgment without mercy. Even while he pities, he measures out his mercies judiciously to the worthy; and while judging, he brings forth the judgment, having r…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 22
Original
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.
4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.
— Psalms 116:5 —
6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.
7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.