Psalms 103:9
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
In Context
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in mercy.
10He has not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
Cross References
Psalms 30:5For his anger endures but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Isaiah 57:16For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always angry: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.
Jeremiah 3:12Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, you backsliding Israel, says the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, says the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.
Micah 7:18Who is a God like unto you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retains not his anger for ever, because he delights in mercy.
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 →