Psalms of David - Modern Translation - Psalm 103

Praise the Lord, O my soul,
with all that is within me, bless His holy name!

Praise the Lord, O my soul,
and never forget His kindness—

He forgives all your wrongs,
He heals all your wounds,

He redeems your life from the depths,
and crowns you with love and mercy.

He fills your days with goodness,
so that your strength is renewed like the eagle’s.

The Lord works justice
for all who are oppressed.

He made His ways known to Moses,
His deeds to the followers of Israel.

The Lord is compassionate and gracious,
slow to grieve and abounding in love.

He does not hold onto anger forever,
nor does He treat us as our wrongs deserve.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is His love for those who trust in Him.

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

As a loving parent has compassion for their child,
so the Lord has compassion for those who seek Him.

For He knows how we are formed,
He remembers that we are but dust.

Our days are like grass—
we flourish like flowers of the field.

The wind blows, and they are gone,
and their place remembers them no more.

But the steadfast love of the Lord
is from everlasting to everlasting
for those who trust in Him,
and His goodness extends to their children’s children—

to those who walk in His ways
and hold fast to His truth.

The Lord reigns from His heavenly throne;
His rule extends over all.

Praise the Lord, you His angels,
mighty in strength, who carry out His will.

Praise the Lord, all His works,
in all places of His dominion.

Praise the Lord, O my soul!