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Psalms 103:9

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 103:9

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

He will not always chide; or, contend (see ; and comp. , ). God will relent from his anger and forgive men, after a while. He will not be "extreme to mark what is done amiss."

Neither will he keep his anger forever. He is not implacable. He will accept repentance and amendment () He will accept atonement ().

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