Psalm 103

(By David.)

 ¹With all my heart

   I praise the LORD,

   and with all that I am

   I praise his holy name!

    ²With all my heart

   I praise the LORD!

   I will never forget

   how kind he has been.

    ³The LORD forgives our sins,

   heals us when we are sick,

    ⁴and protects us from death.

   His kindness and love

   are a crown on our heads.

    ⁵Each day that we live, he provides for our needs

   and gives us the strength

   of a young eagle.

    ⁶For all who are mistreated,

   the LORD brings justice.

    ⁷He taught his Law to Moses

   and showed all Israel

   what he could do.

    ⁸The LORD is merciful!

   He is kind and patient,

   and his love never fails.

    ⁹The LORD won't always be angry

   and point out our sins;

    ¹⁰he doesn't punish us

   as our sins deserve.

    ¹¹How great is God's love for all

   who worship him?

   Greater than the distance

   between heaven and earth!

    ¹²How far has the LORD taken

   our sins from us?

   Farther than the distance

   from east to west!

    ¹³Just as parents are kind

   to their children,

   the LORD is kind

   to all who worship him,

    ¹⁴because he knows

   we are made of dust.

    ¹⁵We humans are like grass

   or wild flowers

   that quickly bloom.

    ¹⁶But a scorching wind blows,

   and they quickly wither

   to be forever forgotten.

    ¹⁷The LORD is always kind

   to those who worship him,

   and he keeps his promises

   to their descendants

    ¹⁸who faithfully obey him.

    ¹⁹God has set up his kingdom

   in heaven,

   and he rules

   the whole creation.

    ²⁰All of you mighty angels,

   who obey God's commands,

   come and praise your LORD!

    ²¹All of you thousands

   who serve and obey God,

   come and praise your LORD!

    ²²All of God's creation

   and all that he rules,

   come and praise your LORD!

   With all my heart

   I praise the LORD!