Psalms 103:13 kjva — Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Psalms 103:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 103 — Context

10

He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

11

For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

12

As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

13

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

14

For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.

15

As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

16

For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.

Psalms 103:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 103:13 say?
Psalms 103:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.”
Where is Psalms 103:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 103:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 103, verse 13.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 103:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 103:13 in?
Psalms 103:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 103:13?
Psalms 103:13 reads (KJVA): “Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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