Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.”

Psalms 103:8

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In Psalm 103 David moves from his personal blessings to God's dealings with Israel, recalling how God made his ways known to Moses. This verse echoes almost word for word the description God gave of himself to Moses on Mount Sinai after the golden calf.

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Exodus 34:6Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Joel 2:13So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.
Jonah 4:2So he prayed to the LORD, saying, “O LORD, is this not what I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I was so quick to flee toward Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion—One who relents from sending disaster.
Nehemiah 9:17They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord is kind and full of pity, not quickly made angry, but ever ready to have mercy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Misericordioso y clemente es Jehová; lento para la ira, y grande en misericordia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor es misericordioso y compasivo, es lento para enojarse y está lleno de amor.

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