Psalms 103:9
He doth not always chide, Nor doth he keep his anger for ever.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
In Context
8The LORD is merciful and kind, Slow to anger and rich in mercy.
10He hath not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor requited us according to our iniquities.
Cross References
Psalms 30:5For his anger endureth but a moment, But his favor through life; In the evening sorrow may be a guest, But joy cometh in the morning.
Isaiah 57:16For I will not contend forever, Nor will I be always angry; For life would fail before me, And the souls which I created.
Jeremiah 3:12Go and proclaim these words toward the north:—Return, O rebellious Israel, saith Jehovah! I will not turn a frowning face upon you; For I am merciful, saith Jehovah, I retain not anger forever.
Micah 7:18Who is a God like thee, that pardoneth iniquity and passeth by transgression, In the remnant of his inheritance? He retaineth not his anger forever, For he delighteth in mercy.
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 →