i. Psalm 103:8-10. 22; Ps. And its place remembers it no more. Paragraph. Accuse is a good translation. Psalm 103 is an individual song or hymn of praise. Psalm 103:1-5. Yahweh will not ALWAYS accuse, but that implies that he will SOMETIMES accuse. Though he knows your trials will work for your good, yet he pities you. 1 Praise Yahweh, my soul! Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament In the strophe Psalm 103:1the poet calls upon his soul to arise to praiseful gratitude for God's justifying, redeeming, and renewing grace. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament . “A flower of the field; which is more exposed to winds and other violences than the flowers of the garden, which are secured by the art and care of the gardener.” (Poole), ii. 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. This is the first of three examples in which the psalmist cites an over-the-top image to illustrate Yahweh’s love, kindness, forgiveness, and compassion. << Psalm 101 | Psalm 102 | Psalm 103 >> (Read all of Psalm 102) Complete Concise Chapter Contents. (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006-2009), VanGemeren, Willem A. He established a covenant with Abram and Abram’s descendants, and remained Israel’s covenant God through thick and thin. 5:3) to the attentive ear of God.” (Kidner), ii. That phrase, holy name, has deep meaning. 103 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! • Yahweh’s deeds (‘aliylah) began with the creation and extended throughout Hebrew history: The establishment of a covenant with Abraham––the uplifting of Joseph to a position of authority––the Exodus––the Babylonian Exile and the return of a remnant to Jerusalem. “Like (Hebrew: ke) a father has compassion (Hebrew: raham) on his children, Psalms 103:5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good [things; so that] thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. e. Bless the LORD, O my soul: David ended the psalm as he began it, with a call to his own soul to bless God, giving Him the honor and praise due to Him. He pities the child when another has wronged him. and abundant in loving kindness, 5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! 103 Of David. 3 I will give thanks to you, O L ord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 103 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Though he can hear the music of heaven, the songs and glees that will ultimately come of your present sighs and griefs, yet still he pities those groans and wails of yours.” (Spurgeon), iv. for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, c. Bless the LORD, all you His hosts: The angels also make up God’s hosts: His heavenly army under His command who do His pleasure. David begins by gathering together all the benefits by recollection, and now he has to arrange them, so that they can be sung by any soul exercising itself like his, and remembering the first benefit his soul has got. so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him” (v. 13). 1 y Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! He won’t stay angry forever, but is nevertheless capable of being angry at our iniquities. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access maps, timelines, commentaries, and much more! The psalmist is calling himself to bless/praise the Lord from the depths of his being. “For (Hebrew: ki) he knows how we are made. iii. so far has he removed our transgressions from us” (v. 12). The word ‘awon means evil or guilt and the resultant punishment. It is the opposite of acting righteously. What before He knew by observation, He submitted to know by experience. d. Bless the LORD, all His works: David extended the call to honor and praise God further than the angels to all of God’s works, in all places of His dominion. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 103:1-14, 22 EXEGESIS: SUPERSCRIPTION: "By David" This is one of a number of psalms that include a superscription concerning David. 5. Who satisfieth thy mouth] Heb. “so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (v. 5b). The verb ‘asah (executes) notes action with a purpose––action that drives toward the accomplishment of a goal or the fulfillment of an obligation. Psalm 103:11 ESV For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; ~ Psalm 103:11 ESV #gods love #heaven #gods love for us #psalms #gods mercy #healthy #psalms 103 #being with jesus #eagles wings #the color purple #finish the race Psalm 103:19. The word raham (compassion) suggests a visceral kind of compassion––a compassion that wells up from deep inside the person––a compassion deeply felt. Read Psalm 103:12 commentary using The Treasury of David. But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting Psalm 103 English Standard Version << Psalm 102 | Psalm 103 | Psalm 104 >> Praise for the LORD's Benefits. 2 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and z forget not all his benefits, 3 who a forgives all your iniquity, who b heals all your diseases, 4 who c redeems your life from the pit, who d crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who e satisfies you with good. When the psalmist spoke of the heavens high above the earth, he brought his readers to the edge of infinity. Psalm 103:1-3. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. After the many reasons given in Psalm 103, David had more reasons to bless the LORD at the end of the psalm. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him. 7. 7 He made known his ways to Moses, There are a number of reasons for that, including the Following Yahweh’s pathway requires confining ourselves to its boundaries––not straying to either side––not succumbing to temptation to take a different pathway. EXEGESIS: CONTEXT: At three verses, this is one of the shortest psalms in the psalter. so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him. - Verse-by-Verse Commentary Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. He then links that infinity to the infinity of Yahweh’s hesed––his loving kindness. The psalmist, I. Stirs up himself and his own soul to praise God (v. 1, v. 2) for his favour to him in particular (), to the church in general, and to all good men, to whom he is, and will be, just, and kind, and constant (), and for his government of the world (). Enduring Word Bible Commentary Psalm 103 Psalm 103 – Bless the LORD, O My Soul This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. Specifically, the object of the praise is the Lord and the individual rather than the community adjures her or … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 103:1-8" Yahweh’s compassion is like a father’s compassion for his children. (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2007), Freedman, David Noel (Ed. If he were not compassionate, we would have no hope. who heals all your diseases” (v. 3). Psalm 103. “We may lose ourselves amid the amplitudes of the lofty, wide-stretching sky, but this emblem of paternal love goes straight to our hearts. In this case, the psalmist is celebrating Yahweh’s forgiveness. 3 (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2016), Waltner, James H., Believers Church Bible Commentary: Psalms (Scottdale, Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 2006), Baker, Warren (ed. 103 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! The first time we encountered the word tob (good) was in the creation account. Does it stretch from the distance I can see on one side to the distance I can see on the other? Forget not all his benefits — In order to our duty, praising God for his mercies, it is necessary we should have a grateful remembrance of them. “Yahweh executes (Hebrew: ‘asah) righteous acts, (Hebrew: sedaqah) “who redeems (Heb: ga’al) your life from destruction; (Hebrew: sahat––pit) Bible > ESV > Psalm 103 Psalm 103 English Standard Version: Par Bless the Lord, O My Soul. 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 103 Of David. 2 Awake, O harp and lyre! Psalm 103:13: Mal. We need to be careful here. Font Size. You can check these in your browser security settings. In the psalmist’s culture, as today, a person’s name referred to the essential character of the person. Specifically, the object of the praise is the Lord and the individual rather than the community adjures her or … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 103:1-8" English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. Psalm 103:1-13 English Standard Version (ESV) Bless the Lord, O My Soul Of David. Yahweh is patient. Raham (tender mercies), when singular, means womb. iii. b. 2 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and z forget not all his benefits, 3 who a forgives all your iniquity, who b heals all your diseases, 4 who c redeems your life from the pit, who d crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who e satisfies you with good. And His kingdom rules over all. (12-22) The unchangeableness of God. The word hannun (gracious) means gracious or merciful. Verse one of Psalm 103, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name” has inspired musical arrangements for generations. The marriage of ways (derek) and deeds (‘aliylah) in this verse shows the powerful ways that Yahweh reveals himself to his people. # [See ver. The Lord hath prepared, &c. — Having celebrated God’s mercy to his people, he now praises him for his excellent majesty and universal dominion; his throne in the heavens — Which expression denotes the eminence, glory, power, stability, and unchangeableness of God’s kingdom; and his kingdom ruleth over all — Over all creatures, both in heaven and earth. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 22; Ps. 4 (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996), Ross, Allen P., A Commentary on the Psalms, 90-150, Vol. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. One of the chief characteristics of God is that his love is enduring. 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! The heavens/skies above the mountains were replete with mystery. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy, and for the constancy thereof. I will awake the dawn! It is established, and will never be moved. A PSALM of joy and thanksgiving for God's manifold mercies, especially for his loving kindness in forgiving sin and transgression (Psalms 103:3, Psalms 103:8-12, Psalms 103:17) passing into adoration of him upon his heavenly throne (Psalms 103:19), and a call on all creation to praise him (Psalms 103:20-22). In the Bible, the eagle is a symbol of power and independence. Though he knows that there is sin in you, which, perhaps, may require this rough discipline ere you be sanctified, yet he pities you. The psalmist says that Yahweh renews our strength so that we can function with vitality. Red Letter. In times past, “a slow fuse” would have allowed the person lighting the fuse time to escape before the explosion. He is intimately familiar with our strengths and weaknesses, and knows our potential for good and evil. The second is “his nose is out of joint,” which means that he is disturbed or angry or holding a grudge. 9 He will not always accuse; Commentary. Does it stretch from my left hand to my right hand? We don’t know the circumstances in which it was written, but since David was a man who knew the grace and deliverance of God many times, it could have been written at many different times of his life. Psalms 103. Also, many fathers are abusive to their children––so we should be careful when we compare Yahweh’s compassion to that of an earthly father. 8 Yahweh is merciful and gracious, The psalmist is not saying that Yahweh has established righteousness and justice for a particular situation, but rather that he broadcasts righteousness and justice widely––almost recklessly. b. When the flower is gone, virtually nothing remains – its place remembers it no more. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. in all places of his dominion. Bless the Lord, O My Soul Of David. Psalm 102 Psalm 104 Psalm 103:1-5 English Standard Version (ESV) Bless the Lord, O My Soul Of David. Psalm 103 Bible Commentary. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! This verse echoes verse 1, but adds two pieces: “All you works of his” and “In all places of his dominion.” Those are two ways of saying: Everyone and everywhere. Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word! The noun nepes (soul) means soul or life. “Praise (Hebrew: barak––bless) Yahweh, my soul! Psalm 103:2 ESV Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, ~ Psalm 103:2 ESV #gratitude #psalms 103 #thankfulness #trust #counting your blessings #psalms #sickness #depressed #thanksgiving #praising god #thank you 1 above] Bless the Lord, O my soul,and #Deut Readers through the centuries have interpreted “A Psalm by David” to mean “A Psalm written by David,” but a number of scholars question that interpretation today. English Standard Version Update. Today, many children grow up in a fatherless home––or a home where the man in the home shifts from week to week. As for man, his days are like grass; 103 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. The list goes on and on. And His righteousness to children’s children, John Trapp Complete Commentary. v. The wise reaction to this is, fear the LORD! “who forgives all your sins; 11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, who heals all your diseases; 4 who redeems your life from destruction; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. The space also and distance of these two is the greatest that can be imagined, Deuteronomy 4:32, Psalms 113:3, Isaiah 45:6. slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness. Bible > Bible Commentary; John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible; Psalm; Psalm 103; John Gill’s Exposition of the Bible << Psalm 102 | Psalm 103 | Psalm 104 >> (Read all of Psalm 103) A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, God is enthroned in heaven, beyond the troubles and corruptions of earth. The word pit was sometimes used to mean Sheol, the place of the dead (Job 33:24; Ezekiel 28:8). Read full chapter. 6 Yahweh executes righteous acts, A sorrowful complaint of great afflictions. This psalm calls more for devotion than exposition; it is a most excellent psalm of praise, and of general use. (c) 2020 The Enduring Word Bible Commentary by David Guzik – ewm@enduringword.com. Psalm 103 Bible Commentary. Slow to anger — Not speedily punishing sinners, but patiently waiting for their repentance. 4 For your steadfast love is great q above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. “Good” in that account meant pleasing, proper, and as it should be. To reverence Yahweh’s name is to reverence Yahweh. When the psalmist says that he will barak (praise) Yahweh, the word barak suggests that he will kneel in homage to Yahweh as a demonstration of reverence and an expression of praise. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Two common phrases come to mind that might provide a clue. (General Editor), New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis, 5 vol., (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997), All Rights Reserved | © 1997-2020 Richard Niell Donovan. Praise Yahweh, my soul!” (v. 22). If you are interested in further study, look at Craig C. Broyles, New International Biblical Commentary: Psalms, pages 26-31 and A.A. Anderson, The New Century Bible Commentary: Psalms (1-72), pages 43-45. Our pride has leveled us to the point of losing everything. so that your youth is renewed like f the eagle’s. 7. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 133. ~ Psalm 103:16 ESV. “who satisfies (Hebrew: saba) you with good things” (Hebrew: tob) (v. 5a). Whether the psalmist really meant to expand this invitation to Gentiles is open to question. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. Does the mother’s love fluctuate with the moods of her sick babe?” (Meyer), ii. I. That seems peculiar. Study This. You ministers of His, who do His pleasure. Here Yahweh moves with that kind of intensity to execute righteousness and justice for the oppressed. ), Mounce’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006), Renn, Stephen D., Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words: Word Studies for Key English Bible Words Based on the Hebrew and Greek Texts (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc., 2005), Richards, Lawrence O., Encyclopedia of Bible Words (Zondervan, 1985, 1991), Sakenfeld, Katharine Doob (ed. He has a slow fuse. Cross references. Our foolish choices have brought results that are inescapable in life. Toggle navigation Bible Verses Topics; Verse of the Day; Pictures; Commentaries; Devotionals ; Download Apps; Search. Psalm 103:1-3. For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. Abundant is a good translation. 2 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and z forget not all his benefits, 3 who a forgives all your iniquity, who b heals all your diseases, 4 who c redeems your life from the pit, who d crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who e satisfies you with good. He remembers that we are dust. nor repaid us for our iniquities” (Hebrew: ‘awon) (v. 10). and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; Psalm 103. and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7). There are a number of reasons for that, including the fact that “several Davidic psalms refer to the ‘temple’ (e.g., 5:7, 27:4; 65:4; 68:29” (Broyles, 28)—but the temple was built by David’s son, Solomon, and was not in existence during David’s lifetime. There is no aspect of the universe that is not under His reign. Psalm 103 Commentary. The LORD has established His throne in heaven, b. In this verse, righteousness and justice are both plural nouns. The word sahat (destruction) means a pit or trap, and one of those words would be a better translation here. Commentary / Devotional. 103 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! “It is in the present tense, and carries the idea of continuity: at this very moment he is now pitying them that fear him. i. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Because of those associations, it is more often translated bless than praise. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. A PSALM of joy and thanksgiving for God's manifold mercies, especially for his loving kindness in forgiving sin and transgression (Psalms 103:3, Psalms 103:8-12, Psalms 103:17) passing into adoration of him upon his heavenly throne (Psalms 103:19), and a call on all creation to praise him (Psalms 103:20-22). His range of vision being widened from himself, the poet now in Psalm 103:6 describes God's gracious and fatherly conduct towards sinful and perishing men, and that as it shines forth from the history of Israel and is known and recognised in the light of revelation. Psalms 103:2. so far has he removed our transgressions from us. TITLE. Our foolish choices have brought results that are inescapable in life. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014), Kidner, Derek, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: Psalms 73-150, Vol. Psalm 102 Psalm 104 Psalm 103:1-5 English Standard Version (ESV) Bless the Lord, O My Soul Of David. Praise for the LORD's Benefits. “As (Hebrew: ki) far as the east is from the west, Heeding the voice of His word. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! I will sing and make melody with all my being! The word riyb (accuse) means to bring a lawsuit. A Psalm of David. Psalm 102 Psalm 104 Psalm 103 English Standard Version (ESV) Bless the Lord, O My Soul Of David. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. 108 p My heart is steadfast, O God! The father of the prodigal son provides an excellent portrayal of God’s compassion for his children. 1 y Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Verse. Righteousness is life lived in accord with ethical principles –– life lived in accord with God’s law and God’s will. 22 Praise Yahweh, all you works of his, In their minds, illness was a sign of God’s displeasure (the book of Job is an exception to this understanding), so they would have interpreted healing as a sign of forgiveness. “He has not dealt with us according to our sins, (Hebrew: hete) 14 For he knows how we are made. Psalm 117, with two verses, is the only shorter psalm. All that is within me, praise his holy name! The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. Read verse in English Standard Version c. To such as keep His covenant: These promises of everlasting love and mercy are given with conditions. The word hesed (loving kindness) means loving, kind, and merciful. Without righteousness, there can be no justice. This is the second of three over-the-top images that illustrate Yahweh’s love. (Hebrew: nepes) This pity and remembrance were turned to empathy at the incarnation. a. i. ‘The Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground.’ It is also used for the potter’s action in moulding earthen vessels. Psalm 103:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Psalm 103:2, NIV: "Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits--" Psalm 103:2, ESV: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits," Psalm 103:2, KJV: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:" Psalm 103:2, NASB: "Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;" in all places of his dominion. 4 For your steadfast love is great q above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Who excel in strength, who do His word, KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Bless the Lord, O My Soul. and don’t forget all his benefits” (Hebrew: gemul) (v. 2). ), which the WEB has updated. His hesed – covenant love, loyal kindness – endures from all ages to all ages. and Kahane, Ahuvia, The Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 1998), Fohrer, Georg, Hebrew & Aramaic Dictionary of the Old Testament (SCM Press, 2012), Freedman, David Noel (ed. This word, pit, brings to mind Joseph, who was thrown into a pit by his jealous brothers, who would have killed him if Reuben had not intervene with the suggestion that they throw Joseph into a pit. 2 y Bless the L ord, O my soul, and z forget not all his benefits, 3 who a forgives all your iniquity, who b heals all your diseases, 4 who c redeems your life from the pit, who d crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5 who e satisfies you with good. The word barak (praise) is closely related to berak (kneel) and berek (knee). What do noses have to do with anger? The first half of this verse repeats the admonition to bless (barak) Yahweh. his deeds to the children of Israel. We may request cookies to be set on your device. This Psalm is: (1) a monologue; (2) a psalm of recollection; (3) a psalm of thanksgiving. As for man, his days are like grass: David expanded the thought of man’s weak frame and dust-like nature. The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. I will awake the dawn! The word ‘ap means nose, nostril, or anger. ), Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000), Mounce, William D., (ed. 14b (Downers Grove, Illinois: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), Limburg, James, Westminster Bible Companion: Psalms (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000, Mays, James Luther, Interpretation: Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994), McCann, J. Clinton, Jr., The New Interpreter’s Bible: The Book of Psalms, Vol. Font Size. As the phrase goes, “You’ve made your bed, now lie in it” refers to someone who must accept the results, usually unpleasant, of something they’ve done. so that your youth is renewed like f the eagle’s. Psalm 103:19. i. So, in the next clause, ‘dust’ carries on the allusion to Genesis, and the general idea conveyed is that of frailty.” (Maclaren), ii. “He made known his ways (Hebrew: derek) to Moses, Psalm 103 :: English Standard Version (ESV) Strong's. so that your youth is renewed like f the eagle’s. So he uses this east-west metaphor to speak of the impossibly wide distance that Yahweh has placed between us and our sins. Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word! This is one of a number of psalms that include a superscription concerning David. 13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Psalm 103, a masterful and well-loved composition, is classified as an Individual Hymn of Thanksgiving, a psalm in which a single voice praises God for God’s goodness to or on behalf of that individual, usually for deliverance from some trying situation. 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