As a father is compassionate to his sons, so has the Lord been compassionate to those who fear him
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King James Version
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.English Standard Version
You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come.New International Version
You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.