Psalms 103:11
For as the heaven is high over the earth, so great is his mercy to his worshippers.
Bible in Basic English
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 given us the punishment for our sins, or the reward of our wrongdoing.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our sins from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20\31:19\O how great is your grace, which you have put in store for your worshippers, and which you have made clear to those who had faith in you, before the sons of men!
Psalms 57:10\57:9\I will give you praise, O Lord, among the peoples; I will make songs to you among the nations.
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the Lord is eternal for his worshippers, and their children's children will see his righteousness;
Proverbs 25:3The heaven is high and the earth is deep, and the hearts of kings may not be searched out.
Luke 1:50His mercy is for all generations in whom is the fear of him.
Ephesians 3:18May have strength to see with all the saints how wide and long and high and deep it is,
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 →