Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 103:8

"Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness." — Psalms 103:8 (ASV)

Merciful and Gracious. —The original confession (Exodus 34:6) had become a formula of the national faith. In addition to the marginal references, see Joel 2:13, Psalms 145:8.