[Faith-talk] A Psalm of praise

[Poppa Bear via Faith-talk]

Here is a Psalm that I was reading just now and I felt moved to share it, I
am putting both the KJV and the Amplified version of the psalm in the body
of this message. Perhaps it is something that somebody needs to hear right
now.

Psalms 103

1   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 forgives all our iniquities; who heals all thy diseases;

4   Who redeemed thy life from destruction; who crowned thee with
lovingkindness and tender mercies;

5   Who satisfies thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed
like the eagle's.

6   The LORD executes 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.

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Psalm 103

[A Psalm] of David.

1 Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all
that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name!

2 Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul, and forget
not [one of] all His benefits-

3 Who forgives [every one of] all your iniquities, Who heals [each one of]
all your diseases,

4 Who redeems your life from the pit and corruption, Who beautifies,
dignifies, and crowns you with loving-kindness and tender mercy;

5 Who satisfies your mouth [your necessity and desire at your personal age
and situation] with good so that your youth, renewed, is like the eagle's
[strong, overcoming, soaring]!

6 The Lord executes righteousness and justice [not for me only, but] for all
who are oppressed.

7 He made known His ways [of righteousness and justice] to Moses, His acts
to the children of Israel.

8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy
and loving-kindness.

9 He will not always chide or be contending, neither will He keep His anger
forever or hold a grudge.

10 He has not dealt with us after our sins nor rewarded us according to our
iniquities.

11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great are His mercy and
loving-kindness toward those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him.

12 As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our
transgressions from us.

13 As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities
those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe].

14 For He knows our frame, He [earnestly] remembers and imprints [on His
heart] that we are dust.

15 As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he
flourishes.

16 For the wind passes over it and it is gone, and its place shall know it
no more.

17 But the mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord are from everlasting to
everlasting upon those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, and His
righteousness is to children's children-

18 To such as keep His covenant [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it]
and to those who [earnestly] remember His commandments to do them
[imprinting them on their hearts].

19 The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules
over all.

20 Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, you His angels, you
mighty ones who do His commandments, hearkening to the voice of His word.

21 Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, all you His hosts,
you His ministers who do His pleasure.

22 Bless the Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion; bless
(affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul!

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