Psalms 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving-kindness toward them that fear him.
Darby Translation
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 hath 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 hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20Thou keepest them concealed in the secret of thy presence from the conspiracies of man; thou hidest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For thy loving-kindness is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
Psalms 103:17But the loving-kindness of Jehovah is from everlasting and to everlasting, upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children,
Proverbs 25:3The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Luke 1:50and his mercy [is] to generations and generations to them that fear him.
Ephesians 3:18in order that ye may be fully able to apprehend with all the saints 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 →