Psalms 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
In Context
10He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20In the covert of thy presence thou will hide them from the plotting of man. Thou will keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For thy loving kindness is great to the heavens, and thy truth to the skies.
Psalms 103:17But the loving kindness of LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear him, and his righteousness to son's sons,
Proverbs 25:3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Luke 1:50And his mercy is for generations of generations to those who fear him.
Ephesians 3:18having been rooted and grounded in love, so that ye may be able to grasp with all the sanctified what is the breadth and length and depth and height,
Matthew Henry on Psalms 103:7-19
Goodness and Compassion of God. 6 The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 12 As… Read the whole commentary →