Psalm 103:8

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

Cross-references

Psalm 145:8 Parallel

Psalm 145:8 repeats almost verbatim the same attributes: gracious, merciful, slow to anger, great mercy.

Psalm 130:7 Related theme

In Psalm 130:7, the same theme of God's mercy and plenteous redemption echoes Psalm 103:8's description of God's character.

Psalm 86:5 Parallel

Psalm 86:5 echoes the same attributes: God is forgiving and abounding in steadfast love, paralleling the merciful and gracious nature in Psalm 103:8.

Psalm 86:15 Parallel

Psalm 86:15 repeats the exact same description: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love — a direct parallel.

Psalm 116:5 Allusion

In Psalm 116:5, the identical attributes 'gracious' and 'merciful' are declared — a strong echo of this verse.

Psalm 62:12 Parallel

In Psalm 62:12, God's mercy is affirmed alongside His justice — a direct parallel to the attribute of mercy proclaimed here.

Psalm 111:4 Allusion

In Psalm 111:4, the same phrase 'gracious and full of compassion' describes God — a direct parallel to this verse.

Psalm 86:13 Parallel

In Psalm 86:13, the psalmist testifies to God's great mercy in personal deliverance — applying the attribute declared here.

Exodus 34:6 Citation

Exodus 34:6 is the original revelation of God's character that Psalm 103:8 directly quotes.

Ephesians 1:7 Related theme

In Ephesians 1:7, the riches of God's grace provide redemption and forgiveness, reflecting the compassionate and gracious nature.

Jonah 4:2 Citation

In Jonah 4:2, Jonah quotes this same description, complaining about God's mercy to Nineveh.

Joel 2:13 Citation

In Joel 2:13, the same description of God's character is quoted to call for repentance, emphasizing His readiness to relent.

Jeremiah 32:18 echoes the dual theme of lovingkindness and recompense from Exodus 34:6-7.

Nehemiah 9:17 directly echoes the Exodus formula in a prayer, highlighting God's readiness to pardon.

Exodus 34:7 Parallel

Exodus 34:7 continues the proclamation with both mercy and judgment, complementing the mercy-focused Psalm 103:8.

Numbers 14:18 repeats the same formula from Exodus 34:6-7, emphasizing God's mercy and justice.

James 5:11 Allusion

James 5:11 declares the Lord is 'very pitiful and of tender mercy,' a clear restatement of this verse's description.

In Nehemiah 9:31, the people acknowledge God's gracious and merciful character despite their rebellion.

Ephesians 2:4 explicitly states God is 'rich in mercy,' directly echoing the 'plenteous in mercy' of this verse.

2 Samuel 24:14 Related theme

In 2 Samuel 24:14, David appeals to God's great mercy, trusting in His compassionate nature.

In Jeremiah 3:12, God directly says 'I am merciful' and promises not to keep anger — echoing the attributes here.

Isaiah 48:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 48:9, God defers His anger for His name's sake — a specific instance of being slow to anger as declared here.

1 Chronicles 21:13 Related theme

In 1 Chronicles 21:13, David again trusts in God's very great mercy, echoing the abounding love.

Nahum 1:3 Parallel

In Nahum 1:3, God's slowness to anger is paired with His power and justice, showing both mercy and judgment.

Genesis 19:16 Related theme

In Genesis 19:16, God's mercy is demonstrated by rescuing Lot from Sodom, reflecting His compassionate character.

In Jeremiah 3:5, the rhetorical question implies God does not keep anger forever — consistent with His mercy and patience here.

In Lamentations 3:31, the assurance that the Lord does not cast off forever reflects His enduring mercy declared here.

Isaiah 55:7 Related theme

Isaiah 55:7 calls sinners to return for God's abundant pardon, reflecting the mercy theme of Psalm 103:8.

In Malachi 3:17, God's sparing of His people echoes the mercy described here — a specific application of His compassion.

In Proverbs 16:32, being slow to anger is praised as a human virtue — reflecting the divine attribute described here.