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Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
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Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
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Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
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Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
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Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
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The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
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He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
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The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
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He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
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He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
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For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
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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.
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For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
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As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
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For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
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But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
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To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
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The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
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Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
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Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
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Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
Psalms 103 Study & Commentary
Overview & Chapter Summary
Psalm 103 is a hymn of pure praise. David lists the benefits of God: forgiveness, healing, redemption, and a mercy that is as high as the heavens.
Theological Context & Insights
CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS
1. Forget Not His Benefits: We often remember our problems and forget God’s "benefits" (v. 2). Gratitude is an intentional act of memory.
2. As a Father Pitieth: God knows our frame; He remembers that we are but dust. His compassion is rooted in His perfect understanding of our frailty (v. 13-14).
Practical Lessons & Daily Application
FORMAL PRAYER
Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Thank Thee for removing our sins as far as the east is from the west. Amen.