Psalms 103:11
For according to the height of the heaven above the earth: he hath strengthened his mercy towards them that fear him.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 iniquities from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20O how great is the multitude of thy sweetness, O Lord, which thou hast hidden for them that fear thee! Which thou hast wrought for them that hope in thee, in the sight of the sons of men.
Psalms 57:10I will give praise to thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing a psalm to thee among the nations.
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eternity upon them that fear him: And his justice unto children's children,
Proverbs 25:3The heaven above, and the earth beneath, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Luke 1:50And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.
Ephesians 3:18You may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and height, and depth:
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 →