Bless the LORD, O My Soul
Of David.
Of David.
This psalm celebrates the Lord’s perfection, compassion, forgiveness, and goodness.
Let all that I am praise the Lord: Pss 103 and 104 each open and close with this commitment (103:1–2, 22; 104:1, 35; see also 146:1).
The psalmist offers praise for the Lord’s goodness.
The Lord revealed himself to Moses in distinctive ways that ensured his relationship with his people (see Exod 34:6–7; Num 14:18).
The Lord’s love and forgiveness are infinite and complete.
The Lord compassionately cares for frail humans (see 37:2; 90:5; 92:7; 102:4; Isa 40:6–8).
the love of the Lord remains forever: The Lord’s kingdom is everlasting, so he commits himself to his people across many generations.
The psalmist exhorts the Lord’s angels, his servants and messengers, to praise the Lord.