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Psalms 103

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVA Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
    WEBBy David. Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!
  2. 2
    KJVBless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
    WEBPraise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits,
  3. 3
    KJVWho forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
    WEBwho forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases,
  4. 4
    KJVWho redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
    WEBwho redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,
  5. 5
    KJVWho satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
    WEBwho satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
  6. 6
    KJVThe LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
    WEBYahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed.
  7. 7
    KJVHe made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.
    WEBHe made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the children of Israel.
  8. 8
    KJVThe LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
    WEBYahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
  9. 9
    KJVHe will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever.
    WEBHe will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever.
  10. 10
    KJVHe hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
    WEBHe has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities.
  11. 11
    KJVFor as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
    WEBFor as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him.
  12. 12
    KJVAs far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
    WEBAs far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
  13. 13
    KJVLike as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
    WEBLike a father has compassion on his children, so Yahweh has compassion on those who fear him.
  14. 14
    KJVFor he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
    WEBFor he knows how we are made. He remembers that we are dust.
  15. 15
    KJVAs for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
    WEBAs for man, his days are like grass. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
  16. 16
    KJVFor the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
    WEBFor the wind passes over it, and it is gone. Its place remembers it no more.
  17. 17
    KJVBut the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;
    WEBBut Yahweh’s loving kindness is from everlasting to everlasting with those who fear him, his righteousness to children’s children,
  18. 18
    KJVTo such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
    WEBto those who keep his covenant, to those who remember to obey his precepts.
  19. 19
    KJVThe LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
    WEBYahweh has established his throne in the heavens. His kingdom rules over all.
  20. 20
    KJVBless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
    WEBPraise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word.
  21. 21
    KJVBless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
    WEBPraise Yahweh, all you armies of his, you servants of his, who do his pleasure.
  22. 22
    KJVBless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
    WEBPraise Yahweh, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion. Praise Yahweh, my soul!
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.