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Psalm 103:8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 103 · verse 8
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.Psalm 103:8 · King James Version
Psalm 103:8 in context
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
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Key words (Strong's)
- plenteousrababundantH7227 →
- mercifulrachûwmcompassionateH7349 →
- graciouschannûwngraciousH2587 →
- angerʼaphproperly, the nose or nostrilH639 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- slowʼârêklongH750 →
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Hitherto the psalmist had only looked back upon his own experiences and thence fetched matter for praise; here he looks abroad and takes notice of his favour to others also; for in them we should rejoice and give thanks for them, all the saints being fed at a common table and sharing in the same blessings. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-18