Psalms 103:13
As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who revere him;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
In Context
12Far as is east from the west has he put our transgressions from us.
14for well he knows our frame, he remembers that we are dust.
Cross References
Psalms 103:11For high as the heavens o’er the earth is his love over those who revere him.
Psalms 147:11but the Lord has his pleasure in those who revere him, in those who wait for his kindness.
Malachi 3:17“They will be mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “my special possession on that day that I am preparing. I will spare them as a man spares his son who serves him.
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 →