Psalms 103:13
Like a loving father, the Lord is kind and compassionate to those who follow him.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
In Context
12As far as the east is from the west is how far the Lord has taken our sins away from us.
14For he knows how we are made; he remembers we are only dust.
Cross References
Numbers 11:12Are they my children? Did I give birth to them, so you could tell me, ‘Hold them close to your chest like a nurse carrying a baby’ and take them to the land you promised to give to their forefathers?
Psalms 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth is the extent of his trustworthy love to those who honor him.
Psalms 147:11What the Lord values are those who follow him, those who put their confidence in his trustworthy love.
Isaiah 63:15Lord, look down on us from heaven! Watch from your high home, in your holiness and glory! Where is your enthusiasm and power? You're not showing me your feelings of sympathy and kindness!
Jeremiah 31:20But isn't Ephraim still my precious son, my lovely child? Even though I often have to scold him, I can't forget him. So I'm torn inside with longing, wanting to show how much I care about him! declares the Lord.
Malachi 3:17They shall be mine, says the Lord Almighty, my prized possession on the day when I take action. I will treat them kindly, as a father treats an obedient son.
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 →