Psalms 103:13

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

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

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

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 103:13 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Leviticus 26:44Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject or despise them so as to destroy them and break My covenant with them; for I am the LORD their God.
  2. Numbers 11:12Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth, so that You should tell me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries an infant,’ to the land that You swore to give their fathers?
  3. Deuteronomy 3:5All these cities were fortified with high walls and gates and bars, and there were many more unwalled villages.
  4. Psalms 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
  5. Psalms 103:17But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
  6. Psalms 147:11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
  7. Proverbs 3:12for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
  8. Isaiah 63:15Look 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.
  9. Jeremiah 31:9They 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.”
  10. Jeremiah 31:20Is 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.
  11. Malachi 3:16At 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.
  12. Malachi 3:17“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.
  13. 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.
  14. Matthew 6:9So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
  15. Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
  16. Luke 11:11What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?
  17. Luke 15:21The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
  18. John 20:17“Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”
  19. Acts 13:26Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
  20. Hebrews 12:5And 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.

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