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Psalms 103:13 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Like a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him. "
Psalms 103:13
Verse in Context
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11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
13 Like a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.
14 For he knows how we are made. He remembers that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are like grass. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
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Psalms 103:1
"Praise the LORD, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!"
Psalms 103:2
"Praise the LORD, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits,"
Psalms 103:3
"who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,"
Psalms 103:4
"who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,"
Psalms 103:5
"who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s."
Psalms 103:6
"The LORD executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed."
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