Read Psalms 85:4-7  David was reminded that although God is good and loves us, God also hates sin.  God is pure and nothing evil is ever near Him.  David knew all about his sin and knew that God was against sin.  When David repented of his sin and was sorry, he asked God not to be angry with him anymore.  David asked God to revive him and forgive him and to show mercy and to give him salvation.  A few days ago, we talked about grace and mercy.  Do you remember?  You may remember that grace is God giving us something that we do not deserve.  God gives us salvation.  But here in verse 7, mercy is God not giving us the punishment that we rightfully do deserve.  God withholds punishment.  I agree with David.  I am glad that God gives us salvation and does not give us punishment!  Isn't God good!