Psalms 103:11
As high as are the heavens above the earth, So great is his mercy to them that fear him.
Noyes 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 hath not dealt with us according to 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 31:20Thou hidest them in the secret place of thy presence from the machinations of men; Thou shelterest them in thy pavilion from the violence of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For thy mercy reacheth to the heavens, And thy truth to the clouds!
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting to them that fear him, And his righteousness to children's children,
Proverbs 25:3As the heavens for their height, And as the earth for its depth, So is the heart of kings unsearchable!
Luke 1:50and his mercy is from generation to generation on them that fear him.
Ephesians 3:18that ye may be able to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height,
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 →