Psalm 103

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The Lord executes righteousness
And justice for all the oppressed.
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He made known His ways [of righteousness and justice] to Moses,
His acts to the children of Israel.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness.
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He will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.
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He has not dealt with us according to our sins [as we deserve],
Nor rewarded us [with punishment] according to our wickedness.
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For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
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As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
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Just as a father loves his children,
So the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence].
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For He knows our [mortal] frame;
He remembers that we are [merely] dust.

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As for man, his days are like grass;
Like a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
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For the wind passes over it and it is no more,
And its place knows it no longer.
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But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him,
And His righteousness to children’s children,
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To those who honor and keep His covenant,
And remember to do His commandments [imprinting His word on their hearts].

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The Lord has established His throne in the heavens,
And His sovereignty rules over all [the universe].
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Bless the Lord, you His angels,
You mighty ones who do His commandments,
Obeying the voice of His word!
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Bless the Lord, all you His hosts,
You who serve Him and do His will.
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Bless the Lord, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion;
Bless and affectionately praise the Lord, O my soul!