“The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.”
— Psalm 145:8
Meaning of Psalm 145:8
Psalm 145:8 describes God as slow to anger and rich in love. If you are quick to anger, this verse is a mirror and a mercy. You are invited to delay the sharp word.
A prayer with Psalm 145:8
Gracious Lord, you are slow to anger. Slow me down before I speak, and make my love richer than my irritation. Amen.
Where Psalm 145:8 sits in Scripture
The Psalms are the Church's prayer book. A single line is meant to be prayed, and the rest of the psalm shows whether the speaker is in danger, in thanks, or in the temple. On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Psalm 145:8 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.
Read Psalm 145:8 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.
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- Psalm 145:8
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- Mercy
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