Translations
Modern
Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!
Traditional
Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.
Literal
Bless YHWH, all His works, in all places of His dominion. O my soul, bless YHWH!
Latin
Benedicite Domino, omnia opera ejus: in omni loco dominationis ejus, benedic, anima mea, Domino.
Original
Hebrew
English
Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!
Notes
God's kingdom extends over all things, so all things are called to praise the Lord.
The last phrase is similar to Psalm 103:1–2.
This psalm celebrates the Lord’s perfection, compassion, forgiveness, and goodness.
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