All rights reserved. All that is within me, bless his holy name . 1. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Psalm 103 Psalm 103 Bless the LORD, O My Soul This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. We dont know the circumstances in which it was written, but since David was a man who knew the grace and deliverance of God many times, it could have been written at many different times of his life. Let others bless themselves and their idols, but do thou bless the Lord. The angels occasionally serve God in this lower world; they do his commandments, go on his errands (Dan 9 21), fight his battles (2 Kings 6 17), and minister for the good of his people, Heb 1 14. continuedTHE ARGUMENT This Psalm contains a thankful commemoration and celebration of Gods mercies to the psalmist himself, and to the people of Israel, and to all good men. This is cured in sanctification; when sin is mortified, the disease is healed; though complicated, it is all healed. 10 He has not punished us as our sins should be punished; he has not repaid us for the evil we have done. Interesting that he said as far as the east is from the west, rather than as far the north is from the south. "[2] As Paul T. Butler, a distinguished Christian Church scholar of Joplin, Missouri, wrote in 1968, "Aramaisms cannot be made a criterion for determining date, because they are found in both early and late Old Testament books. Let others forbear if they can: "Bless the Lord, O my soul." And so oftentimes I am so disappointed with myself, and I weep because of my disappointment over myself. When we have done ever so much in the service of God, yet still we must stir up ourselves to do more. thou hast blessed the Lord, sit down, and rest thee, but, Bless the Lord, O my soul! He is slow to anger, not extreme to mark what we do amiss nor ready to take advantage against us. See Job 33 24, 28. It is a Psalm of inimitable sweetness and excellence; contains the most affectionate sentiments of gratitude to God for his mercies; and the most consoling motives to continue to trust in God, and be obedient to him. Truly God is good to all (v. 6): He executes righteousness and judgment, not only for his own people, but for all that are oppressed; for even in common providence he is the patron of wronged innocency, and, one way or other, will plead the cause of those that are injured against their oppressors. Blessing God and giving him glory must be the alpha and the omega of all our services. EXPOSITION. Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy desire with good things, So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle.". And all that is within me, bless His holy name! How glorious. How man worships the body. This psalm calls more for devotion than exposition; it is a most excellent psalm of praise, and of general use. Psa 103:12. (3.) 8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. (2.) Note the many references to "all" and its equivalents in this psalm. Hitherto the psalmist had only looked back upon his own experiences and thence fetched matter for praise; here he looks abroad and takes notice of his favour to others also; for in them we should rejoice and give thanks for them, all the saints being fed at a common table and sharing in the same blessings. We have come into a body worship cult. I knew you were dust all the time." And all that is within me, bless His holy name! The redemption of the soul is precious; we cannot compass it, and therefore are the more indebted to divine grace that has wrought it out, to him who has obtained eternal redemption for us. 103 1 A Psalm of David. Scripture taken from the New King James Version. When the cause is gone, namely, iniquity, the effect ceases. WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 103:1-4 Commentary on Psalm 103:1-5 (Read Psalm 103:1-5) By the pardon of sin, that is taken away which kept good things from us, and we are restored to the favor of God, who bestows good things on us. Web2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits: Psalm 103:2 New Living Translation (NLT) 2 Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. The lives even of great men and good men are so, and neither their greatness nor their goodness can alter the property of them: As for man, his days are as grass, which grows out of the earth, rises but a little way above it, and soon withers and returns to it again. If the law of justice demanded all our heart and soul and mind for the Creator, much more may the law of gratitude put in a comprehensive claim for the homage of our whole being to the God of grace. [Ex. And God looks down upon us and He is, number one, merciful, because we reverence Him. He will not always chide: nor will he be angry for ever. The distance of about 12,500 miles, that is, unless you are going straight through. WebIn both fire and water, those two raging elements that have no mercy, he shows mercy; delivers us from both in both. God looks down and says, "O man, just a bit of dust." The father pities his children that are weak in knowledge and instructs them, pities them when they are froward and bears with them, pities them when they are sick and comforts them (Isa 66 13), pities them when they have fallen and helps them up again, pities them when they have offended, and, upon their submission, forgives them, pities them when they are wronged and gives them redress; thus the Lord pities those that fear him. Such a thing is man: God considers this, and pities him; let him consider it himself, and be humble, dead to this world and thoughtful of another. All the creatures are his servants, but not as the angels that attend the presence of his glory. It is as the apple tree among the trees of the wood, and its golden fruit has a flavour such as no fruit ever bears unless it has been ripened in the full suushine of mercy. to thy shame be it spoken, thou hast forgotten many of his benefits; but surely thou wilt not forget them all, for thou shouldst not have forgotten any.". The LORD executes righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. WebPsalm 103 Bless the LORD, O My Soul This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. He considereth the frailty of man, Psalm 103:15,16; and showeth Gods everlasting mercy to his covenanted ones, Psalm 103:17-19. Now there is some scientific discussion as to just how high that might be. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. God has been merciful to us. Webantithetic parallelism in psalms. In fact, all created things are to praise God. "He has not only saved thee from death and ruin, but has made thee truly and completely happy, with honour, pleasure, and long life." Bless the Lord, O my soul - The word bless, as applied to God, means to praise, implying always a strong affection for him as well as a sense of gratitude. 3. Observe, I. The Lord has saved us with a great salvation, shall we render no recompense? Note, Divine revelation is one of the first and greatest of divine favours with which the church is blessed; for God restores us to himself by revealing himself to us, and gives us all good by giving us knowledge. WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 103:1-4 Commentary on Psalm 103:1-5 (Read Psalm 103:1-5) By the pardon of sin, that is taken away which kept good things from us, and we are restored to the favor of God, who bestows good things on us. ; Psalm 103:3 tn This relatively rare 17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 53:5]; Jer. 5. Then David lists several good things that God does for His people. Web1 O my soul, come, praise the Eternal with all that is in mebody, emotions, mind, and willevery part of who I am praise His holy name. The description of those to whom this mercy belongs. (2.) A man may be in peril of life, not only by his crimes, or his diseases, but by the power of his enemies; and therefore here also we experience the divine goodness: Who redeemed thy life from destruction (Psalms 103:4; Psalms 103:4), from the destroyer, from hell (so the Chaldee), from the second death. According to the Talmud, Psalm 2 is a continuation of Psalm 1. "Oh, I thought I was stronger than that, I thought I was better than that and all. Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Why he pitiesfor he knows our frame. How short man's life is and of what uncertain continuance. Partner with StudyLight.org as God uses us to make a difference for those displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine. 2. He tells his soul to bless the Lord six times (verses 1, 2, 20, 21, 22) and to forget not all his benefits ( Psalm 103:2 ). Sin, sickness and the prospect of a hopeless death have been replaced by forgiveness, good health and a renewed enjoyment of life (3-5).The constant love of God for his people is seen in the history of Israel. How he furnishes himself with abundant matter for praise, and that which is very affecting: "Come, my soul, consider what God has done for thee." (a) He wakens his dulness to praise God, showing that both understanding and affections, mind and heart, are too little to set forth his praise. Soldiers, and seamen, and all good subjects, serve the king, but not as the courtiers do, the ministers of state and those of the household. "He has rescued thee from danger." God understands human weakness and he is kind to those who fear him (13-14).Life is short and uncertain, but people can enjoy the everlasting blessings of Gods steadfast love if they are faithfully obedient (15-18). 14:18]; Deut. He calls the fowls, and they come; the beasts, and they hear: the trees, and they spring to obey him. But in the midst of this universal praise, each individual has special cause to praise him (22). Gratefully, he praises God for them all (1-2). WebPsalm 103 New King James Version Praise for the Lords Mercies A Psalm of David. He desires the assistance of the holy angels, and all the works of God, in praising him, ver 20-22. See who those are that have a good memory, as well as a good understanding (Ps 111 10), those that remember God's commandments, not to talk of them, but to do them, and to be ruled by them. "So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle" (Psalms 103:5). All right, keep searching man; you're only expanding the mercy of my God. Ps 103:1-22. What their service is. 3 b Who forgives all your iniquities, . And so science is changing. "He has rescued thee from danger." When God, by the graces and comforts of his Spirit, recovers his people from their decays, and fills them with new life and joy, which is to them an earnest of eternal life and joy, then they may be said to return to the days of their youth,Job 33:23. 4. The continuance of the mercy which belongs to such as these; it will last them longer than their lives on earth, and therefore they need not be troubled though their lives be short, since death itself will be no abridgment, no infringement, of their bliss. The facts are changing, the facts of science seem to often change, but that is totally inconsistent. WebPsalm 103. What is your problem? Under such a weight of obligation the lips can do little; the soul and all its powers must be engaged. Used by permission. He takes cognizance of all the inhabitants, and all the affairs, of this lower world, and disposes all persons and things according to the counsel of his will, to his own glory (Dan 4 35): His kingdom rules over all kings and all kingdoms, and from it there is no exempt jurisdiction. 1. Though there is no real connection between this psalm and the preceding one, this one expresses thanks for answered prayer, which Psalms 102 requested. He knows we are but dust. That is one dimension of it, but from another dimension, it's from everlasting to everlasting, from the vanishing point to the vanishing point, God's mercy. The corruption of nature is the sickness of the soul; it is its disorder, and threatens its death. Then all of his works, all of the places of God's dominion. as he began, v. 1. Praise for Gods mercy to individuals 103:1-5, "The four psalms that close Book Four of the book of Psalms (90-106) emphasize praise to the Lord for several reasons: His benefits to His people (103), His care of His creation (104), His wonderful acts on behalf of Israel (105), His longsuffering with His peoples rebellion (106)." He hath a raven It is instructive to note how the Psalmist dwells upon the holy name of God, as if his holiness were dearest to him; or, perhaps, because the holiness or wholeness of God was to his mind the grandest motive for rendering to him the homage of his nature in its wholeness. WebMatthew Henry's Concise Commentary 103:1-5 By the pardon of sin, that is taken away which kept good things from us, and we are restored to the favor of God, who bestows good things on us. . 11 As high as the sky is above the earth, 2; also at the end of the psalm; and again in Psalm 104:1, 35. Christ alone forgives all our sins; it is he alone who heals all our infirmities. "Who healeth all thy diseases." Why do I feel upset? (3.) ; Psalm 103:2 tn Or his benefits (see 2 Chr 32:25, where the noun is also used of kind deeds performed by the Lord). WebPsalms 103 1 A Psalm of David. NKJV, Spirit-Filled Life Bible, Third Edition, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Kingdom Equipping Through the Power of the Word, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. The sins of believers shall be remembered no more, shall not be mentioned unto them; they shall be sought for, and not found. Who is it who cannot make the spirit of this worship his own? 33 I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Observe that he calls all that is within him to remember all the Lord's benefits. He has pardoned our sins, not only my iniquity (v. 3), but our transgressions, v. 12. Think of the provocation; it was sin, and yet pardoned: how many the provocations, yet all pardoned! This honour have all his saints. 5 Things You Should Know about the ESV Bible Translation. How unlike are those to God who always chide, who take every occasion to chide, and never know when to cease! The work requires the inward man, the whole man, and all little enough. I'm so excited with all of the positive aspects of serving the Lord that the negative doesn't really come into mind much. As a flower of the field, so he flourishes. When God, by the graces and comforts of his Spirit, recovers his people from their decays, and fills them with new life and joy, which is to them an earnest of eternal life and joy, they may then be said to return to the days of their youth, Job 33:25. 15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. By the name we understand the revealed character of God, and assuredly those songs which are suggested, not by our fallible reasoning and imperfect observation, but by unerring inspiration, should more than any others arouse all our consecrated powers. Verse 1. Who c heals all your diseases, . For the LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. The eagle is long-lived, and, as naturalists say, when she is nearly 100 years old, casts all her feathers (as indeed she changes them in a great measure every year at moulting time), and fresh ones come, so that she becomes young again. "Come on, just you know. The pardon granted is a present one - forgiveth; it is continual, for he still forgiveth; it is divine, for God gives it; it is far reaching, for it removes all our sins; it takes in omissions as well as commissions, for both of these are in-equities; and it is most effectual, for it is as real as the healing, and the rest of the mercies with which it is placed. He has revealed himself and his grace to us (v. 7): He made known his ways unto Moses, and by him his acts to the children of Israel, not only by his rod to those who then lived, but by his pen to succeeding ages. And he declares, "Jehovah is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, plenteous in mercy." Under such a weight of obligation the lips can do little; the soul and all its powers must be engaged. Not content with calling upon his soul (by which he unquestionably means the seat of the understanding and affections) to bless God, the prophet expressly adds his inward parts, addressing as it were his own mind and heart, and all the faculties of both. Dust thou art. if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. 2. Observe, (1.) 1. Oh, but scientists are gods aren't they? It is a continued act; he is still forgiving, as we are still sinning and repenting. And the key here all the way through is to those that reverence God. [2.] In short, the blessed angels are glorious attendants upon the blessed God. Where Christ is made righteousness to any soul he is made sanctification, 1 Cor 1 30. Psalms 103:1-22 , a favorite psalm of thanksgiving time. Secondly, To their seed, which shall be kept up to the end of time (Ps 102 28): His righteousness, the truth of his promise, shall be unto children's children; provided they tread in the steps of their predecessors' piety, and keep his covenant, as they did, then shall mercy be preserved to them, even to a thousand generations. It was the inspiration for H. F. Lytes popular hymn, "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven. Looking at the negative aspects, when in reality there are far more positive aspects to it than the negative aspects. And they are as willing as they are able; they are willing to know their work; for they hearken to the voice of his word; they stand expecting commission and instructions from their great Lord, and always behold his face (Matt 18 10), that they may take the first intimation of his mind. Had he been very sleepy before? The flower of the garden is commonly more choice and valuable, and, though in its own nature withering, will last the longer for its being sheltered by the garden wall and the gardener's care; but the flower of the field (to which life is here compared) is not only withering in itself, but exposed to the cold blasts, and liable to be cropped and trodden on by the beasts of the field. NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. 57:16]; Jer. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, . But though God's throne is in heaven, and there he keeps his court, and thither we are to direct to him (Our Father who art in heaven), yet his kingdom rules over all. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that reverence him. They are able; for they excel in strength; they are mighty in strength (so the word is); they are able to bring great things to pass, and to abide in their work without weariness. Because of His mercy. Realizing how easily people forget God, David reminds himself of the many blessings, physical and spiritual, that God He cares for the oppressed and shows mercy on sinners (6-8). to those that reverence him ( Psalms 103:17 ). 1.Bless Jehovah, O my soul! Certainly, he uses no vain repetitions, for the Holy Spirit guides his pen; and thus he shews us that we have need, again and again, to bestir ourselves when we are about to worship God, for it would be shameful to offer him anything less than the utmost our souls can render. Secondly, They live a life of obedience; they remember his commandments to do them, else they do not keep his covenant. Pardoned sin is, in our experience, one of the choicest boons of grace, one of the earliest gifts of mercy, - in fact, the needful preparation for enjoying all that follows it. "Bless the Lord, O my soul." God's mercy is better than life, for it will out-live it. Second Reading Commentary on Romans 14:1-12 A Psalm of David .Doubtless by David; it is in his own style when at its best, and we should attribute it to his later years when he had a higher sense of the preciousness of pardon, because a keener sense of sin, than in his younger days. Praise for the Lord s Mercies. [2.] They continually praise him in the upper world; they began betimes to do it (Job 38 7), and it is still their business, from which they rest not day nor night, Rev 4 8. Observe, (1.) Psalm 103:1. Full Name. Hence the heavens are said to rule (Dan 4 26), and we are led to consider this by the influence which even the visible heavens have upon this earth, their dominion, Job 38 33; Gen 1 16. And forget not 32:18; Jon. 103 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Its terminology has entered into the speech of all generations. And all that is within me - All my powers and faculties; all that can be employed in his praise: the heart, the will, the affections, the emotions. As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us. STROPHE DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS. WebMatthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 103:1-4 Commentary on Psalm 103:1-5 (Read Psalm 103:1-5) By the pardon of sin, that is taken away which kept good things from us, and we are restored to the favor of God, who bestows good things on us. Proud member A Psalm of joyous praise, in which the writer rises from a thankful acknowledgment of personal blessings to a lively celebration of God's gracious attributes, as not only intrinsically worthy of praise, but as specially suited to man's frailty. These two go together; for, as for God, his work is perfect and not done by halves; if God take away the guilt of sin by pardoning mercy, he will break the power of it by renewing grace. Nothing but divine wisdom can undertake to fill its treasures (Prov 8 21); other things will surfeit, but not satiate, Eccl 6 7; Isa 55 2. The body finds the melancholy consequences of Adam's offence, it is subject to many infirmities, and the soul also. "He has given thee a prospect and pledge of long life: Thy youth is renewed like the eagle's." 6The Lord executes righteousnessAnd justice for all who are oppressed.7(F)He made known His ways to Moses,His acts to the children of Israel.8(G)The Lord is merciful and gracious,Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.9(H)He will not always strive with us,Nor will He keep His anger forever.10(I)He has not dealt with us according to our sins,Nor punished us according to our iniquities. All his works, that is, all the children of men, in all parts of the world, let them all praise God; yea, and the inferior creatures too, which are God's works also; let them praise him objectively, though they cannot praise him actually, Ps 145 10. Think of the provocation; it was sin, and yet pardoned: how many the provocations, yet all pardoned! David called on himself to bless the Lord wholeheartedly because of all His many blessings. d Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender He always has been full of compassion. Psalm 103 tells of God who deliversthe nation from bondage (7) and the individual from sin (10-13). Web1 O my soul, come, praise the Eternal with all that is in mebody, emotions, mind, and willevery part of who I am praise His holy name. 1. WebPsalm 103 . Half-hearted, ill-conceived, unintelligent praises are not such as we should render to our loving Lord. As a father pities his children, 7:18], [2 Sam. But to his justice he adds his mercy, by which sinners may be forgiven (9-12). (2.) Facts can't change. The Holy Spirit, by his mouth, indirectly upbraids us on account of our not being more diligent in praising God, and at the same time points out the remedy, that every man may descend into himself and correct his own sluggishness. These two go together; for, as for God, his work is perfect and not done by halves; if God take away the guilt of sin by pardoning mercy, he will break the power of it by renewing grace. And doubtless our slothfulness in this matter has need of continual incitement. WebFor as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; Tools. The height of it and the breadth of it. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). 3. (2.) 35 May sinners be consumed from the earth, So for a time, for a moment, we may flourish, But when the wind passes over it, the grass, the flower is gone, and the place of it remembers it no more. I like God just removing completely my sins, my guilt from me. For continual communications of spiritual and temporal good; so that the vigour of his mind was But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting ( Psalms 103:17 ). Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. II. David then begins to list those benefits. Till iniquity is forgiven, healing, redemption, and satisfaction are unknown blessings. He has reason to know our frame, for he framed us; and, having himself made man of the dust, he remembers that he is dust, not only by constitution, but by sentence. David is here communing with his own heart, and he is no fool that thus talks to himself and excites his own soul to that which is good. February 27, 2023. 17:14, [Ex. Nor punished us according to our iniquities. and all that is within me, bless his holy name; meaning not only all within his body, his heart, reins, lungs, &c. but all within his soul, all the powers and faculties of it; his understanding, will, affections, and judgment; and all the grace that was wrought in him, faith, hope, love, joy, and the like; these he would have all concerned and employed in praising the name of the Lord; which is exalted above all blessing and praise; is great and glorious in all the earth, by reason of his works wrought, and blessings of goodness bestowed; and which appears to be holy in them all, as it does in the works of creation, providence, and redemption; at the remembrance of which holiness thanks should be given; for he that is glorious in holiness is fearful in praises, Psalm 97:12. He made known his ways unto Moses, and his acts unto the children of Israel. It is the soul that is to be employed in blessing God, and all that is within us. He says, "You didn't disappoint Me. "As high is the heavens is above the earth." "He has given thee true honour and great honour, no less than a crown: He crowns thee with his lovingkindness and tender mercies;" and what greater dignity is a poor soul capable of than to be advanced into the love and favour of God? In singing this psalm we must in a special manner get our hearts affected with the goodness of God and enlarged in love and thankfulness. David had been stirring up himself and others to praise God, and here, in the close, he calls upon the angels to do it; not as if they needed any excitement of ours to praise God, they do it continually; but thus he expresses his high thoughts of God as worthy of the adorations of the holy angels, thus he quickens himself and others to the duty with this consideration, That it is the work of angels, and comforts himself in reference to his own weakness and defect in the performance of this duty with this consideration, That there is a world of holy angels who dwell in God's house and are still praising him. How well qualified they are for the post they are in. "He has given thee true pleasure: He satisfies thy mouth with good things" ( v. 5); it is only the favour and grace of God that can give satisfaction to a soul, can suit its capacities, supply its needs, and answer to its desires. [1.] WebPsalms 103 COMMENTARY (Pulpit) < Go Back Bible Commentaries Psalm 103 Psalm 103:1 << Verse 1. He knew that I was but dust. 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. How true that is. Such is the purport of the blessing addressed to a congregation of worshippers. Let all his works praise him (v. 22), all in all places of his dominion; for, because they are his works, they are under his dominion, and they were made and are ruled that they may be unto him for a name and a praise. I thought I was Superman. And we are challenging so oftentimes Satan to do battle with us. And the God of the New Testament is love, mercy, and grace." Let the holy angels praise him (v. 20, 21): Bless the Lord, you his angels; and again, Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, you ministers of his. BibleGateway+ is less than $5/mo. And all that is within me - All my powers and faculties; all that can be employed in his praise: the heart, the will, the affections, the emotions. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! He has forgiven all our trespasses. [2.] Here David begins his list of blessings received, which he rehearses as themes and arguments for praise. 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, . This is mentioned first because by the pardon of sin that is taken away which kept good things from us, and we are restored to the favour of God, which bestows good things on us. (1.) WebPsalm 103 Exposition Explanatory Notes and Quaint Sayings Hints to the Village Preacher Other Works TITLE. Reader, have we not cause enough at this time to bless him who blesses us? He has never been rigorous and severe with us, but always tender, full of compassion, and ready to forgive. 4 Ways the Parable of the Sower Encourages Spiritual Growth. 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