Psalms 103:8
The LORD is merciful and kind, Slow to anger and rich in mercy.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
In Context
7He made known his ways to Moses, His doings to the children of Israel.
9He doth not always chide, Nor doth he keep his anger for ever.
Cross References
Psalms 86:5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; Yea, rich in mercy to all that call upon thee!
Psalms 130:7O Israel! trust in the LORD! For with the LORD is mercy, And with him is plenteous redemption.
Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to Jehovah, and he will have mercy upon him, And to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Joel 2:13And rend your hearts, and not your garments, And turn to Jehovah your God, For he is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness, And repenteth of a threatened evil.
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 →