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Psalm 103:1-13, 22
 

103:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 

103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits-- 

103:3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 

103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 

103:5 who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 

103:6 The LORD works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed. 

103:7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. 

103:8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 

103:9 He will not always accuse, nor will he keep his anger forever. 103:10 He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. 

103:11 For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 

103:12 as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us. 

103:13 As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear him.

103:22 Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul.