Psalms 103:9
He will not always chide, neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
In Context
8Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving-kindness.
10He hath not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Cross References
Psalms 30:5For a moment [is passed] in his anger, a life in his favour; at even weeping cometh for the night, and at morn there is rejoicing.
Isaiah 57:16For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth; for the spirit would fail before me, and the souls [which] I have made.
Jeremiah 3:12Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith Jehovah: I will not make my face dark upon you; for I am merciful, saith Jehovah; I will not keep [anger] for ever.
Micah 7:18Who is a God like unto thee, that forgiveth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth 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 →