Psalms 103:11
For, as the heavens are exalted over the earth, His lovingkindness hath prevailed over them who revere him;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
12As far as East from West, Hath he put far from us, our transgressions;
Cross References
Psalms 31:20Thou wilt conceal them, in the secrecy of thine own presence, from the conspiracies of men,—Thou wilt hide them in a pavilion, from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For, great, unto the heavens, is thy lovingkindness, And, unto the skies, thy faithfulness.
Psalms 103:17But, the lovingkindness of Yahweh, is from one age even to another, Upon them who revere him, And his righteousness, to children’s children:—
Proverbs 25:3The heavens for height, and the earth for depth, but, the heart of kings, cannot be searched.
Luke 1:50And his mercy is unto generations and generations, to them who revere him;
Ephesians 3:18In order that ye may be mighty enough to grasp firmly, with all the saints,—what is the breadth and length and depth and height,
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 →