Psalms 103
1Praise the Lord, my soul;all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2Praise the Lord, my soul,and forget not all his benefits— 3who forgives all your sinsand heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the pitand crowns you with love and compassion, 5who satisfies your desires with good thingsso that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 6The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all the oppressed. 7He made known his ways to Moses,his deeds to the people of Israel: 8The Lord is compassionate and gracious,slow to anger, abounding in love. 9He will not always accuse,nor will he harbor his anger forever; 10he does not treat us as our sins deserveor repay us according to our iniquities. 11For as high as the heavens are above the earth,so great is his love for those who fear him; 12as far as the east is from the west,so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13As a father has compassion on his children,so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; 14for he knows how we are formed,he remembers that we are dust. 15The life of mortals is like grass,they flourish like a flower of the field; 16the wind blows over it and it is gone,and its place remembers it no more. 17But from everlasting to everlastingthe Lord’s love is with those who fear him,and his righteousness with their children’s children— 18with those who keep his covenantand remember to obey his precepts. 19The Lord has established his throne in heaven,and his kingdom rules over all. 20Praise the Lord, you his angels,you mighty ones who do his bidding,who obey his word. 21Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts,you his servants who do his will. 22Praise the Lord, all his workseverywhere in his dominion.Praise the Lord, my soul.
Study Context for Psalms 103
As you study Psalms 103, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 103 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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