Psalm 103:1

Modern

Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

Traditional

A Psalm of David. Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Literal

Of David. Bless, O my soul, YHWH, and all within me—His holy name!

Latin

Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia quæ intra me sunt nomini sancto ejus.

Hebrew

English

Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

all that is within me, bless His holy name: Psalms 103 and 104 both start and end with this promise (103:1–2, 22; 104:1, 35; see also 146:1).

The psalmist offers praise for the Lord’s goodness.

This psalm celebrates the Lord’s perfection, compassion, forgiveness, and goodness.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 146:1–2
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul.
Psalm 57:7–11
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.
John 4:24
God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”
Psalm 111:1
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:15
What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.
Psalm 103:22–104:1
Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Psalm 99:3
Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!
Mark 12:30–33
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
Luke 1:46–47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord,
Psalm 47:7
For God is King of all the earth; sing to Him a psalm of praise.
Psalm 63:5
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ