The Sifre interpreted the “ways” of God referred to in (as well as ; ; ; ; ; ; and ) by making reference to , “The Lord, the Lord, God of mercy and grace, slow to wrath and abundant in mercy and truth, keeping lovingkindness for thousands, forgiving transgression, offense, and sin, and cleansing . . . .” Thus the Sifre read , “All who will be called by the name of the Lord shall be delivered,” to teach that just as calls God “merciful and gracious,” we, too, should be merciful and gracious. And just as says, “The Lord is righteous,” we, too, should be righteous.