Psalms 103:11
For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness towards those who fear him.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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 has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20In the shelter of your presence you will hide them from the plotting of man. You will keep them secretly in a dwelling away from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For your great loving kindness reaches to the heavens, and your truth to the skies.
Psalms 103:17But the LORD’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children,
Proverbs 25:3As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable.
Luke 1:50His mercy is for generations and generations on those who fear him.
Ephesians 3:18may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the 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 →