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Berean Standard Bible

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.”

Psalms 103:13

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After describing how far God removes our sins in Psalm 103, David offers a family picture to explain God's heart. The following verses add that God knows how we are formed and remembers that we are dust.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Like as a father pitieth his children, So Jehovah pitieth them that fear him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como el padre se compadece de los hijos, se compadece Jehová de los que le temen.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor es para nosotros como un padre, compasivo para con los que le temen.

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