For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Psalm 103:13 - King James 2000 Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Like as a father pitieth his children, So the LORD pitieth them that fear him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe]. American Standard Version (1901) Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him. Common English Bible Like a parent feels compassion for their children— that’s how the LORD feels compassion for those who honor him. Catholic Public Domain Version You irrigate the mountains from your heights. The earth will be satiated from the fruit of your works, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou waterest the hills from thy upper rooms: the earth shall be filled with the fruit of thy works: |
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
The LORD takes pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart is troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, says the LORD.
They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, in which they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
And yet for all that, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God.
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and you shall go forth, and grow up like calves of the stall.
Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that you should say unto me, Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse bears the nursing child, unto the land which you swore to give unto their fathers?
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things.
After this manner therefore pray: Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Jesus said unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you fears God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
All these cities were fortified with high walls, gates, and bars; besides unwalled towns a great many.