Psalm, 103

Psalm 103 is a beautiful psalm of praise, reminding us of God's goodness and mercy toward his people. The psalmist encourages us to bless the Lord with all our soul, remembering his many benefits, including forgiveness, healing, redemption, and steadfast love.

Psalm, 103

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Bible version

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

1 {A Psalm of David.} Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22 Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

Commentary

This psalm is a powerful reminder of God's grace and compassion toward his people. The psalmist encourages us to praise God for all he has done for us, from forgiving our sins to healing our diseases. He reminds us that God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, always extending mercy to those who fear him.The psalm also reminds us of our mortality and the brevity of life, urging us to make the most of each day and to put our hope and trust in God alone. The final verses of the psalm call on all creation to join in praising the Lord, declaring that his kingdom reigns forever and ever.Overall, Psalm 103 is a beautiful expression of worship and thanksgiving, reminding us of God's many blessings and encouraging us to lift up our hearts in gratitude and adoration.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 103 it would take approximately 2 minutes to finish.

There are 22 verses in Psalm, chapter 103.