Psalms 103

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 103 of 150

1 Of David. Bless Jehovah, O my soul, and all within me, bless His holy name.

2 Bless Jehovah, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits;

3 He who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases;

4 who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with kindness and tender mercies;

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Chapter Summary

An exhortation to bless Jehovah for His mercy and for the constancy of it.

Key Hebrew Words

בָּרַךְ bless H1288 · TWOT 285
חֶ֫סֶד mercy, kindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
רַחֲמִים tender mercies H7356 · TWOT 2146b
סָלַח forgive H5545 · TWOT 1505
גָּאַל redeem H1350 · TWOT 300
בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a

Cross-References

People & Context

David

King of Israel and author of this psalm, calling his soul to bless Jehovah for all His benefits.

Moses

The prophet to whom Jehovah made His ways known, mentioned in verse 7.

Sons of Israel

The covenant people to whom Jehovah revealed His acts, named in verse 7.

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