“…O Lord, you are a great and awesome God! 

You always fulfill your covenant 

and keep your promises of unfailing love 

to those who love you and obey your commands. 

But we have sinned and done wrong. 

We have rebelled against you 

and scorned your commands and regulations.

But the Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, 

even though we have rebelled against him.

Daniel 9:4-5, 9