Psalms 145:8

8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

Psalms 145:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
ESV
8 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
NLT
8 The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
MSG
8 God is all mercy and grace - not quick to anger, is rich in love.
CSB
8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and great in faithful love.

Psalms 145:8 In-Context

6 They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7 They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.
9 The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.
10 All your works praise you, LORD; your faithful people extol you.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. S Psalms 86:15; Psalms 103:8
  • 2. S Psalms 86:5; Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:18
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