Psalms 103:14
For he knoweth whereof we be made: he remembreth that we are but dust.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
In Context
13As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that feare him.
15The dayes of man are as grasse: as a flowre of the fielde, so florisheth he.
Cross References
Genesis 3:19In the sweate of thy face shalt thou eate bread, till thou returne to the earth: for out of it wast thou taken, because thou art dust, and to dust shalt thou returne.
Job 7:21And why doest thou not pardon my trespasse? and take away mine iniquitie? for nowe shall I sleepe in the dust, and if thou seekest me in the morning, I shall not be found.
Job 13:25Wilt thou breake a leafe driuen to and from? and wilt thou pursue the drie stubble?
Psalms 78:39For he remembered that they were flesh: yea, a winde that passeth and commeth not againe.
Ecclesiastes 12:7And dust returne to the earth as it was, and the spirit returne to God that gaue it.
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 →