Psalms 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him.
American Standard Version
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 after our sins, Nor rewarded us after our iniquities.
12As far as the east is from the west, So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20In the covert of thy presence wilt thou hide them from the plottings of man: Thou wilt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.
Psalms 103:17But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children`s children;
Proverbs 25:3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Luke 1:50And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.
Ephesians 3:18may be strong to apprehend 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 →