[1] Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul, And all that is [deep] within me, bless His holy name. [2] Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul, And do not forget any of His benefits; [3] Who forgives all your sins, Who heals all your diseases; [4] Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy; [5] Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the [soaring] eagle. [6] The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all the 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 abounding in compassion and lovingkindness. [9] He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. [10] He has not dealt with us according to our sins [as we deserve], Nor rewarded us [with punishment] according to our wickedness. [11] 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]. [12] As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. [13] Just as a father loves his children, So the LORD loves those who fear and worship Him [with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence]. [14] For He knows our [mortal] frame; He remembers that we are [merely] dust. [15] As for man, his days are like grass; Like a flower of the field, so he flourishes. [16] For the wind passes over it and it is no more, And its place knows it no longer. [17] But the lovingkindness of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who [reverently] fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children, [18] To those who honor and keep His covenant, And remember to do His commandments [imprinting His word on their hearts]. [19] The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all [the universe]. [20] Bless the LORD, you His angels, You mighty ones who do His commandments, Obeying the voice of His word! [21] Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You who serve Him and do His will. [22] Bless the LORD, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion; Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul!
