Psalms 103:17

There the sparrows will build their nests; 1 And the house of the heron takes the lead among them. 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

In Context

16The trees of the plain shall be full of sap; 1 Even the cedars of Lebanon which he has planted. 1

18The high mountains are a refuge for the stags, 1 And the rock for the rabbits. 1

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Cross References

Exodus 20:6and bestowing mercy on them that love me to thousands of them, and on them that keep my commandments.

Psalms 89:1A Prayer of Moses the man of God. 1 Lord, thou hast been our refuge in all generations. 1

Psalms 100:5Him that privily speaks against his neighbor, him have I driven from me: 1 He that is proud in look and insatiable in heart—with him I have not eaten. 1

Psalms 118:1Alleluia. 1 Blessed are the blameless in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 1

Isaiah 41:8But thou, Israel, art my servant Jacob, and he whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, whom I have loved:

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 →

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