Psalms 103:11

For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 103:11

BSB

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.

AKJV

For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

CPDV

For according to the height of the heavens above the earth, so has he reinforced his mercy toward those who fear him.

ERV

For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

NHEB

For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.

SMT

For as the height of the heavens above the earth, his mercy prevailed upon those fearing him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 103:11

ForastheheavenH8064Noun MasculineishighaboveH1361VerbtheearthH776Noun FemininesogreatH1396VerbishismercyH2617Noun MasculinetowardthemthatfearH3373Adjectivehim

Commentary for Psalms 103:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 103:11

Summary

God's compassion extends infinitely high

Event

Describing mercy's vastness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC