Psalms 103:8 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 103:8

6 The Lord executes righteousness
And justice for all who are oppressed.

7 ^aHe made known His ways to Moses,
His acts to the children of Israel.

8 ^aThe Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

9 ^aHe will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.

10 ^aHe has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor punished us according to our iniquities.

11 For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

12 As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He ^aremoved our transgressions from us.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 103:8

American Standard Version
Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.

Amplified® Bible
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy {and} loving-kindness.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD is merciful! He is kind and patient, and his love never fails.

Darby English Version
Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving-kindness.

Good News Bible
The LORD is merciful and loving, slow to become angry and full of constant love.

King James Version
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.

New International Version
The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
slow to anger, abounding in love.

New King James Version
The LORD is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD shows compassion and graciousness, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.

Revised Standard Version
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

Young's Literal Translation
Merciful and gracious `is' Jehovah, Slow to anger, and abundant in mercy.

New English Translation
The Lord is compassionate and merciful; he is patient¹ and demonstrates great loyal love.²