Psalms 103:13

“Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Psalms 103:13

Like as a father pitieth his children: so the Lord pitieth them that feare him.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Psalms chapter 103

Just as a father has compassion on {his} children, So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.
- American Standard Version (1901)

As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.
- Basic English Bible

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

Thou waterest the hills from thy upper rooms: the earth shall be filled with the fruit of thy works:
- Douay Rheims Bible

Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
- Webster's Bible

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

As a father hath mercy on sons, Jehovah hath mercy on those fearing Him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Like as a father hath compassion upon his children, so hath the LORD compassion upon them that fear Him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Chris's comment on 2021-01-02 17:53:45:

The Hebrew word for 'pitieth' (or, pity), means 'to love or to have compassion'. So the metaphor is of an earthly father who naturally demonstrates love, care & compassion. As the father, so too, the pure & immense Love of God, our Heavenly Father, is shown to all those who fear (stand in awe) of Him. And so His Love & compassion toward us would far surpass anything our earthly parents could ever give us & we can have much joy & confidence in this glorious fact.

vickie clements's comment on 2021-01-02 14:46:31:

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

John Kibuna's comment on 2013-12-01 10:38:41:

The only way to attract God's mercy is obeying Him

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