King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
He will not always chide: neither will he keep [his anger] for ever.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He will not always accuse, he will not keep his anger forever.
Berean Standard Bible:
He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever.
American Standard Version:
He will not always chide; Neither will he keephis angerfor ever.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
He will not always{H5331} chide{H7378}: neither will he keep{H5201} his anger for ever{H5769}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 57:16
- For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls [which] I have made.
Psalms 30:5
- For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning.
Jeremiah 3:5
- Will he reserve [his anger] for ever? will he keep [it] to the end? Behold, thou hast spoken and done evil things as thou couldest.
Micah 7:18
- Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Micah 7:19
- He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Jeremiah 3:12
- ¶ Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; [and] I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I [am] merciful, saith the LORD, [and] I will not keep [anger] for ever.
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Commentary for Psalms 103:9
Psalm 103:9, "He will not always chide, neither will he keep his anger forever," is part of a larger psalm attributed to King David, which is a song of thanksgiving and praise to God for His steadfast love and abundant mercy. This particular verse highlights the theme of God's compassion and forgiveness. It reassures the faithful that while God may reprimand or discipline them, as a loving father disciplines his children, His anger is not eternal. The historical context of this verse is rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where God's mercy is emphasized alongside His justice.
In the broader context of the Ancient Near East, this verse would have stood out against the backdrop of other cultures' gods, who were often depicted as capricious and unforgiving. In contrast, the God of Israel is portrayed as having a tempered response to human failings, offering a message of hope and restoration. The verse speaks to the human experience of feeling estranged from the divine due to sin or wrongdoing, and it offers comfort by asserting that God's displeasure does not last indefinitely. It encourages repentance and a return to a right relationship with God, confident in the knowledge that His anger will give way to compassion and mercy. This theme is central to the Jewish understanding of repentance (teshuvah) and is also significant in Christian theology, which emphasizes God's grace and forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5331
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶצַח
Transliteration: netsach
Pronunciation: neh'-tsakh
Description: or נֵצַח; from נָצַח; properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at adistance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confidence; but usually (adverbially), continually (i.e. to the most distant point of view); alway(-s), constantly, end, ([phrase] n-) ever(more), perpetual, strength, victory. - Strong's Number: H7378
There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִיב
Transliteration: rîyb
Pronunciation: reeb
Description: or רוּב; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend; adversary, chide, complain, contend, debate, [idiom] ever, [idiom] lay wait, plead, rebuke, strive, [idiom] thoroughly. - Strong's Number: H5201
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָטַר
Transliteration: nâṭar
Pronunciation: naw-tar'
Description: a primitive root; to guard; figuratively, to cherish (anger); bear grudge, keep(-er), reserve. - Strong's Number: H5769
There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עוֹלָם
Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
Pronunciation: o-lawm'
Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד.