At the heart of New Covenant lament is the grace and mercy found in the forgiveness of sins. Even as the Psalmist was undoubtedly aware that Israel’s sins and disregard for the covenant had brought on the defeats and exiles, so we are aware of our failings. Yet, like the Psalmist, we focus on our faithfulness today and the hope for tomorrow. In fact, it seems to me that the Psalmist is quite unconcerned about past failings. Perhaps there is a lesson in that for all of us.