Psalm 103:13-14 Like as a father pities his children, so the LORD pities them that fear him.… I. IT IS LIKE THAT OF A TENDER AND MERCIFUL FATHER. 1 He forbears summary punishment. 2. He encourages us when we try to serve Him. 3. He ceases to chastise when chastisement has accomplished the purpose for which it was sent. II. WHY GOD SHOWS SUCH PITY TO HIS CHILDREN. 1. It is His character to be pitiful. 2. He feels to us as a Father. (W. Handcock.) Parallel Verses KJV: Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.WEB: Like a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him. |