Psalms 103:11
For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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 dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.
Psalms 57:10For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.
Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Proverbs 25:3As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
Luke 1:50His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation.
Ephesians 3:18will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width 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 →