Psalm 103:8

Good News Translation

The Lord is merciful and loving, slow to become angry and full of constant love.

Cross References

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to obey; they forgot all you did; they forgot the miracles you had performed. In their pride they chose a leader to take them back to slavery in Egypt. But you are a God who forgives; you are gracious and loving, slow to be angry. Your mercy is great; you did not forsake them.

Psalm 130:7

Israel, trust in the Lord, because his love is constant and he is always willing to save.

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is loving and merciful, slow to become angry and full of constant love.

Psalm 31:20

You hide them in the safety of your presence from the plots of others; in a safe shelter you hide them from the insults of their enemies.

Psalm 86:15

But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful.

Psalm 86:5

You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you.

Isaiah 55:7

Let the wicked leave their way of life and change their way of thinking. Let them turn to the Lord, our God; he is merciful and quick to forgive.

Jeremiah 32:18

You have shown constant love to thousands, but you also punish people for the sins of their parents. You are a great and powerful God; you are the Lord Almighty.

Joel 2:13

Let your broken heart show your sorrow; tearing your clothes is not enough.” Come back to the Lord your God. He is kind and full of mercy; he is patient and keeps his promise; he is always ready to forgive and not punish.

Jonah 4:2

So he prayed, “Lord, didn't I say before I left home that this is just what you would do? That's why I did my best to run away to Spain! I knew that you are a loving and merciful God, always patient, always kind, and always ready to change your mind and not punish.

Nahum 1:3

The Lord does not easily become angry, but he is powerful and never lets the guilty go unpunished. Where the Lord walks, storms arise; the clouds are the dust raised by his feet!

Numbers 14:18

‘I, the Lord, am not easily angered, and I show great love and faithfulness and forgive sin and rebellion. Yet I will not fail to punish children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation for the sins of their parents.’

Deuteronomy 5:10

But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws.

James 5:11

We call them happy because they endured. You have heard of Job's patience, and you know how the Lord provided for him in the end. For the Lord is full of mercy and compassion.