And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.