Psalms 103:11
For as high as heaven is above the earth, so mighty is his kindness toward those that fear him.
Leeser Tanakh
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
12As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed from us our transgressions.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20(31:21) Thou wilt conceal them in the secret of thy presence from the conspiracy of men: thou wilt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10(57:11) For great, even unto the heavens, is thy kindness, and even unto the skies [extendeth] thy truth.
Psalms 103:17But the kindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting over those that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children,
Proverbs 25:3As are the heavens for height, and the earth is for depth, so should the heart of kings be 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 →