Psalm 103:13

Translations

Modern

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

Traditional

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

Literal

As a father has compassion for his children, so YHWH has compassion for those fearing Him.

Latin

Quomodo miseretur pater filiorum, misertus est Dominus timentibus se.

Original

Hebrew

English

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

Notes

Psalms 103:13

The Lord is like a father to his children. This idea is central to the teachings of Jesus about God's fatherhood (see Matthew 5:43–48; 6:1; 10:19–20; 12:50; Luke 6:36; 12:29–32; John 8:31–59; 15:1–8; see also 2 Samuel 7:14; Jeremiah 3:19; 31:9; Malachi 1:6; 2 Corinthians 6:16–18).

Psalms 103:1–22

This psalm celebrates the Lord’s perfection, compassion, forgiveness, and goodness.

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Related verses

Luke 11:11–12
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?
Hebrews 12:5–11
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
Luke 15:21–22
The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Jeremiah 31:20
Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.
Proverbs 3:12
…for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
Jeremiah 31:9
They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”
Malachi 4:2
“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.
Psalm 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
Malachi 3:16–17
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name.
Matthew 6:32
For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
Isaiah 63:15–16
Look down from heaven and see, from Your holy and glorious habitation. Where are Your zeal and might? Your yearning and compassion for me are restrained.

Glossary

Compassion David God, Names of Love Mercy Music Psalms, Book of Sin Wrath of God

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