Psalms 103:11
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Updated King James Version
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 after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
12As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Cross References
Psalms 31:20You shall hide them in the secret of your presence from the pride of man: you shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.
Psalms 57:10For your mercy is great unto the heavens, and your truth unto the clouds.
Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Proverbs 25:3The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.
Luke 1:50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
Ephesians 3:18May be able to comprehend with all 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 →