Psalm 103
Theme
Bless the LORD, O My Soul
Outline
1-5, An exhortation to bless God for his mercy; 6-14, and for the constancy thereof.
Key Verse
(103:1) Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Notes
Psalm 103 begins with David commanding his soul to bless Yahweh for personal benefits (verses 1–5). The focus then shifts to God's revelations to Moses and His dealings with the people (verses 6–14). David reflects on humanity's brevity compared to Yahweh's everlasting love {verses 15–18) before concluding with a call to praise (verses 19–22). The psalm features a chiastic structure, emphasizing the themes of blessing Yahweh and His actions.