Ps 103:1Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul, And all that is [deep] within me, bless His holy name.
Ps 103:2Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul, And do not forget any of His benefits;
Ps 103:3Who forgives all your sins, Who heals all your diseases;
Ps 103:4Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy;
Ps 103:5Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the [soaring] eagle. [Is 40:31]
Ps 103:6¶ The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all the oppressed.
Ps 103:7He made known His ways [of righteousness and justice] to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.
Ps 103:8The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness. [James 5:11]
Ps 103:9He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.
Ps 103:10He has not dealt with us according to our sins [as we deserve], Nor rewarded us [with punishment] according to our wickedness.
Ps 103:11For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
Ps 103:12As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Ps 103:13Just as a father loves his children, So the LORD loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
Ps 103:14For He knows our [mortal] frame; He remembers that we are [merely] dust.
Ps 103:15¶ As for man, his days are like grass; Like a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
Ps 103:16For the wind passes over it and it is no more, And its place knows it no longer.
Ps 103:17But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children's children, [Deut 10:12]
Ps 103:18To those who honor and keep His covenant, And remember to do His commandments [imprinting His word on their hearts].
Ps 103:19¶ The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all [the universe].
Ps 103:20Bless the LORD, you His angels, You mighty ones who do His commandments, Obeying the voice of His word!
Ps 103:21Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You who serve Him and do His will.
Ps 103:22Bless the LORD, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion; Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul!