Psalms 103:13-14

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Psalms 103

4 songs meet this passage

  • “go easy on me, baby”

    Easy On Me · Adele

    resonates with Psalms 103:13-14

    Her plea for gentleness mirrors the request we bring before a God who remembers our frailty rather than demanding more than we can give.

  • “Don't beat yourself up, no need to run so fast”

    Try Everything · Shakira

    resonates with Psalms 103:13-14

    The gentleness toward one's own weakness echoes God's compassion for our frailty, though the song locates the comfort in self-acceptance rather than in being known by a Father.

  • Son of a Sinner · Jelly Roll

    strains against Psalms 103:10-14

    The song assumes God's first reaction is anger, but Scripture describes a Father who is compassionate and doesn't deal with us as our sins deserve.

  • Dust In the Wind · Kansas

    strains against Psalms 103:14-16

    Scripture names our dust-like frailty too, but frames it within God's steadfast love, a hope the song never reaches toward.

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