show mercy. 20 but," he said, "you cannot see my face; for man shall not see me and live." 21 and the lord said, "behold, there is a place by me where you shall stand upon the rock; 22 and while my glory passes by i will put you in a cleft of the rock, and i will cover you with my hand until i have passed by; 23 then i will take away my hand, and you shall see my back; but my face shall not be seen." 