Psalm 145:8-10 Part 1 of 2

The LORD is merciful and compassionate,

    slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

The LORD is good to everyone.

    He showers compassion on all his creation.

All of your works will thank you, LORD,

    and your faithful followers will praise you. 

 

The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.

Exodus 34:6

The LORD passed in front of Moses, calling out,

    "Yahweh! The LORD!

        The God of compassion and mercy!

    I am slow to anger

        and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness."  (see Exodus 34:1-11)

Psalm 86:15  

But you, O Lord,

    are a God of compassion and mercy,

slow to get angry

    and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. 

Psalm 103:8  

The LORD is compassionate and merciful,

    slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.  (see all Psalm 103)

Psalm 86:5  

O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,

    so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.  (see all Psalm 86)

 

The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.  

Psalm 100:5  

For the LORD is good.

    His unfailing love continues forever,

    and his faithfulness continues to each generation.  (see all Psalm 100)

Nahum 1:7  

The LORD is good,

    a strong refuge when trouble comes.

    He is close to those who trust in him.  (see all Nahum 1)

Matthew 19:17  

    "Why ask me about what is good?"  Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. But to answer your question--if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments."  (see Matthew 19:16-22)

Mark 10:18  

    "Why do you call me good?" Jesus asked. "Only God is truly good."  

    (see Mark 10:18-22)

1 Chronicles 16:34  

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good!

    His faithful love endures forever."  (see 1 Chronicles 16:7-36)

Psalm 136:1  

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good!

    His faithful love endures forever.  (see all Psalm 136)

Psalm 103:13-14  

The LORD is like a father to his children,

    tender and compassionate to those who fear him.

For he knows how weak we are;

    he remembers we are only dust.  (see all Psalm 103) 

 

(parentheses are mine)

 

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