Psalm 103:9

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

Cross-references

Psalm 30:5 Parallel

Psalm 30:5 affirms that God's anger is but for a moment, reinforcing the promise here that He will not always chide.

Psalm 79:5 Contrast

Psalm 79:5 asks if God's anger will last forever — the very fear that Psalm 103:9 denies.

Isaiah 57:16 says God will not contend forever, directly paralleling the assurance here that He does not keep anger forever.

Jeremiah 3:5 asks rhetorically if God will keep His anger forever, echoing the same truth stated here.

Micah 7:18 Parallel

Micah 7:18 declares God 'retaineth not his anger for ever,' a direct parallel to this verse's statement.

Micah 7:19 Parallel

Micah 7:19 continues the theme of God's compassion and forgiveness, showing the outcome of not retaining anger.

In Nehemiah 9:31, God's mercy persists despite repeated rebellion — the same refusal to stay angry.

Zechariah 8:11 Related theme

Zechariah 8:11 promises a new era of favor — the end of former anger.