Psalms 103:11
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 requited us according to our iniquities.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20(31-21) Thou hidest them in the covert of Thy presence from the plottings of man; Thou concealest them in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10(57-11) For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the skies.
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him, and His righteousness unto children's children;
Proverbs 25:3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
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 →