Psalms 99:8
O LORD our God, You answered them.
What it says
The LORD answered them as a forgiving God, yet one who also dealt justly with their wrongs.
What it is doing
This verse holds together mercy and moral seriousness in God's rule.
In context
1The LORD reigns; 2Great is the LORD in Zion; 3Let them praise Your great and awesome name — 4The mighty King loves justice. 5Exalt the LORD our God, 6Moses and Aaron were among His priests; 7He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud; 8O LORD our God, You answered them. 9Exalt the LORD our God