Psalms 103:13

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

As a father has mercy on sons, || YHWH has mercy on those fearing Him.

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC102:13

As a father hath compassion on his children, so hath the Lord compassion on them that fear him:

GNV

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

JPS

Like as a father hath compassion upon his children, so hath the LORD compassion upon them that fear Him.

LXXE102:13

As a father pities his children, the Lord pities them that fear him.

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Original-language editions

WLC

כְּרַחֵ֣ם אָ֭ב עַל־בָּנִ֑ים רִחַ֥ם יְ֝הוָ֗ה עַל־יְרֵאָֽיו׃

LXX-Br102:13

Καθὼς οἰκτείρει πατὴρ υἱοὺς, ᾠκτείρησε Κύριος τοὺς φοβουμένους αὐτόν.

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• Luke 11:11–12What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
• Luke 15:21–22The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on…
• Hebrews 12:5–11And 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. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He…
• 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—
• 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.
• Proverbs 3:12for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
• 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…
• 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.
• Psalms 147:11The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.
• Malachi 3:16–17At 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. “They…
• Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
• Psalms 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
• Isaiah 63:15–16Look 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. Yet You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and…
• Deuteronomy 3:5All these cities were fortified with high walls and gates and bars, and there were many more unwalled villages.
• Acts 13:26Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
• Matthew 6:9So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

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