12 How far has the Lord takenour sins from us?Further than the distancefrom east to west!
13 Just as parents are kindto their children,the Lord is kindto all who worship him,
14 because he knowswe are made of dust.
15 We humans are like grassor wild flowersthat quickly bloom.
16 But a scorching wind blows,and they quickly witherto be for ever forgotten.
17 The Lord is always kindto those who worship him,and he keeps his promisesto their descendants
18 who faithfully obey him.