Psalm 103:13 “As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion…”

Psalm 103:13

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Like a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

American Standard Version

Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.

Geneva Bible 1599

As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that feare him.

Darby Translation

As a father pitieth [his] children, so Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.

Young's Literal Translation

As a father hath mercy on sons, Jehovah hath mercy on those fearing Him.

Bible in Basic English

As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.

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Cross references

“Like”

Hebrews 12:5–11 Jeremiah 31:20 Proverbs 3:12 Jeremiah 31:9 Matthew 6:32 Deuteronomy 3:5

Hebrews 12:5–11 · BSB

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.

Jeremiah 31:20 · BSB

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 · BSB

for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Jeremiah 31:9 · BSB

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.…

Matthew 6:32 · BSB

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Deuteronomy 3:5 · BSB

All these cities were fortified with high walls and gates and bars, and there were many more unwalled villages.

“them”

Psalm 103:17 Psalm 147:11 Malachi 4:2 Psalm 103:11 Acts 13:26 Malachi 3:16

Psalm 103:17 · BSB

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—

Psalm 147:11 · BSB

The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Malachi 4:2 · BSB

“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 103:11 · BSB

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

Acts 13:26 · BSB

Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.

Malachi 3:16 · BSB

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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

14For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.

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