Psalms 103:9

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In the middle of Psalm 103, David reflects on God's character as revealed to Moses: compassionate, gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. This verse and the next explain what that patience means in practice for sinful people.

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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,
Isaiah 57:16For I will not accuse you forever, nor will I always be angry; for then the spirit of man would grow weak before Me— the breath of life I have made.
Micah 7:18Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever.

World English Bible (WEB)

He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever.

King James Version (KJV)

He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He will not always chide; Neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

His feeling will no longer be bitter; he will not keep his wrath for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No contenderá para siempre, ni para siempre guardará el enojo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No nos acusa constantemente, ni permanece enojado para siempre.

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Psalms 103:9

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