Exodus 33:19-21

New Catholic Bible

¹⁹ He answered, “I will make all my splendor pass in front of you and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, before you. I will show favor to those to whom I show favor and I will have mercy on those on whom I have mercy.” ²⁰ He continued, “But you cannot see my face, for no one can see my face and live.” ²¹ And the Lord continued, “There is a place near me. You will stand upon the rock.