Psalms 103:8-17

8The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness.

9He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.

10He has not dealt with us according to our sins [as we deserve], Nor rewarded us [with punishment] according to our wickedness.

11For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].

12As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

13Just as a father loves his children, So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].

14For He knows our [mortal] frame; He remembers that we are [merely] dust.

15As for man, his days are like grass; Like a flower of the field, so he flourishes.

16For the wind passes over it and it is no more, And its place knows it no longer.

17But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,