Psalms 103:13
103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
KJV
Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.
Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.
Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.
What does Psalms 103:13 mean?
Psalms 103:13 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include אָב (ʼâb), רָחַם (râcham), בֵּן (bên).
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Verses like this
Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 103:13.
Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
Genesis 4:26And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD. Enos: Heb. Enosh to call: or, to call themselves by the name of the Lord
Genesis 9:18And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. Canaan: Heb. Chenaan
Frequently asked questions
What does Psalms 103:13 say?
Psalms 103:13 (King James Version) reads: "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him."
Is Psalms 103:13 in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms 103:13 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.
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