Psalms 103:17
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
King James Version
In Context
16For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
18To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Cross References
Exodus 20:6And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
Psalms 22:31They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.
Psalms 89:1I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Psalms 100:5For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Psalms 118:1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Isaiah 41:8But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
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 →