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Psalms 103:11

For high as the heavens o’er the earth is his love over those who revere him.

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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

10Not after our sins has he dealt with us, nor requited us after our wickedness.

12Far as is east from the west has he put our transgressions from us.

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Cross References

Psalms 31:20In your sheltering wings you hide them from plottings of people, you keep them safe in a bower from the chiding of tongues.

Psalms 57:10for great to heaven is your love, and your faithfulness to the clouds.

Psalms 103:17But the love of the Lord is eternal, and his kindness to children’s children,

Luke 1:50He has mercy on those who revere him in every generation.

Ephesians 3:18have the power to comprehend in all its width and length and height and depth,

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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