Psalms 103:9
He will not always chide, nor will he keep [it] forever.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
In Context
8LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
10He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Cross References
Psalms 30:5For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy [is] in the morning.
Isaiah 57:16For I will not contend forever, nor will I always be angry, for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls that I have made.
Jeremiah 3:12Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, says LORD, I will not look in anger upon you, for I am merciful, says LORD. I will not keep [anger] forever.
Micah 7:18Who is a God like to thee, who pardons iniquity, and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in loving kindness.
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 →