Psalms 103:9 net — He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.

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"He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry."

— Psalms 103:9, NET Bible

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Psalms 103:9 in Other Translations

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Psalms 103 — Context

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The LORD does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.

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The LORD revealed his faithful acts to Moses, his deeds to the Israelites.

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The LORD is compassionate and merciful; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.

9

He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.

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He does not deal with us as our sins deserve; he does not repay us as our misdeeds deserve.

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For as the skies are high above the earth, so his loyal love towers over his faithful followers.

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As far as the eastern horizon is from the west, so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us.

Psalms 103:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 103:9 say?
Psalms 103:9 in the NET Bible reads: “He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.”
Where is Psalms 103:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 103:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 103, verse 9.
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 103:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 103:9 in?
Psalms 103:9 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 103:9?
Psalms 103:9 reads (NET): “He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.” 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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