“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
    and naked I will depart.^[a](A)
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;^(B)
    may the name of the Lord be praised.”^(C)

⁸ The Lord is compassionate and gracious,^(A)
    slow to anger, abounding in love.

⁴ He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
    the Lord is gracious and compassionate.^(A)