Psalms
“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11
Psalms 103:11 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, God's love, and reverence — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”
Micah 7:18“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 103:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 103:11 reads: "For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him." The verse speaks to God's mercy, God's love, and reverence. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 103 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 103:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him." is Psalms 103:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 103.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 103:11?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 103:11 include Psalms 103:8, Luke 15:20, and Exodus 34:6. Reading them alongside Psalms 103:11 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Psalms 103:11?
Read Psalms 103:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.