Psalms 103:2
Psalms 103:2 in Multiple Translations
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Bless Jehovah, O my soul, And forget not all his benefits:
Give praise to the Lord, O my soul; let not all his blessings go from your memory.
Let every part of me praise the Lord; don't let me forget the wonderful things he's done for me.
My soule, prayse thou the Lord, and forget not all his benefites.
Bless, O my soul, Jehovah, And forget not all His benefits,
Praise the LORD, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits,
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
And art clothed with light as with a garment. Who stretchest out the heaven like a pavilion:
I tell myself that I should praise Yahweh and never forget all the kind things he has done for me:
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 103:2
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Psalms 103:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בָּרֲכִ֣י
נַ֭פְשִׁ/י
אֶת
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/אַל
תִּ֝שְׁכְּחִ֗י
כָּל
גְּמוּלָֽי/ו
בָּרֲכִ֣י
bârak
H1288
to bless
V-Piel-Impv-2fs
נַ֭פְשִׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Conj | Part
תִּ֝שְׁכְּחִ֗י
shâkach
H7911
to forget
V-Qal-Juss-2fs
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
גְּמוּלָֽי/ו
gᵉmûwl
H1576
recompense
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 103:2
בָּרֲכִ֣י
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
V-Piel-Impv-2fs
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
נַ֭פְשִׁ/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Conj | Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תִּ֝שְׁכְּחִ֗י
shâkach
H7911
"to forget"
V-Qal-Juss-2fs
To forget something means to mislay it or be oblivious to it. This Hebrew word is used in the Bible to describe when people forget things, like God's commands. The KJV translates it as 'to forget' or 'at all'.
Definition: 1) to forget, ignore, wither 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to forget 1a2) to cease to care 1b) (Niphal) to be forgotten 1c) (Piel) to cause to forget 1d) (Hiphil) to make or cause to forget 1e) (Hithpael) to be forgotten Aramaic equivalent: she.khach (שְׁכַח "to find" H7912)
Usage: Occurs in 95 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, (cause to) forget. See also: Genesis 27:45; Psalms 106:13; Psalms 9:13.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גְּמוּלָֽי/ו
gᵉmûwl
H1576
"recompense"
N-mp | Suff
This word means a reward or recompense for something, like a payment for work done. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's rewards for the faithful, like in Psalm 19. The KJV translates it as recompense or reward.
Definition: 1) dealing, recompense, benefit 1a) dealing (of one's hand) 1b) recompense 1c) benefit
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] as hast served, benefit, desert, deserving, that which he hath given, recompense, reward. See also: Judges 9:16; Isaiah 3:11; Psalms 28:4.
Study Notes — Psalms 103:2
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 103:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:2
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
- Sermons on Psalms 103:2
Context — Bless the LORD, O My Soul
1Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—
3He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 63:7 | I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us— the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion. |
| 2 | Psalms 116:12 | How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me? |
| 3 | Psalms 105:5 | Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, |
| 4 | Luke 17:15–18 | When one of them saw that he was healed, he came back, praising God in a loud voice. He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan. “Were not all ten cleansed?” Jesus asked. “Where then are the other nine? Was no one found except this foreigner to return and give glory to God?” |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 6:12 | be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:18 | You ignored the Rock who brought you forth; you forgot the God who gave you birth. |
| 7 | Psalms 106:21 | They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt, |
| 8 | 2 Chronicles 32:25 | But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 32:6 | Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you? |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 8:10–14 | When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. Be careful not to forget the LORD your God by failing to keep His commandments and ordinances and statutes, which I am giving you this day. Otherwise, when you eat and are satisfied, when you build fine houses in which to dwell, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. |
Psalms 103:2 Summary
Psalms 103:2 is about taking a moment to thank God for all the good things He has done for us. It's easy to forget all the ways God helps and blesses us, but this verse reminds us to be intentional about remembering and giving Him praise. Just like how we feel happy when someone remembers our birthday or a special day, God feels pleased when we remember His kindness towards us (as seen in Psalms 106:1-2). By recalling God's deeds, we can deepen our relationship with Him and trust Him more, knowing He is always good and loving, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'bless the LORD' in Psalms 103:2?
To bless the LORD means to praise and worship Him, acknowledging His goodness and majesty, as seen in Psalms 103:1 and also in Revelation 4:11 where all creatures give glory to God.
Why is it important not to forget God's kind deeds?
Forgetting God's kindness can lead to ingratitude and a lack of faith, but remembering His deeds, like the Israelites were instructed in Deuteronomy 8:2-5, helps us trust and obey Him.
How can I ensure I don't forget God's kind deeds in my life?
By regularly reflecting on your experiences and the Bible, such as in Psalms 77:11-12, and sharing your testimony with others, as encouraged in Psalms 107:2, you can cultivate a heart of remembrance and gratitude.
Is this verse only talking about God's deeds towards me personally or also towards others?
While Psalms 103:2 does encourage personal remembrance of God's kindness, it's set within a broader context of corporate worship and acknowledgment of God's universal benevolence, similar to Acts 14:17, where God's goodness is seen in His provision for all people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some specific kind deeds of God in my life that I can reflect on and give thanks for today?
- In what ways can I express my gratitude to God for His kindness, beyond just verbal thanks?
- How does remembering God's kind deeds impact my relationship with Him and my trust in His sovereignty?
- Can I think of a time when I forgot God's kindness and how it affected my walk with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 103:2
Bless the Lord, O my soul,.... Which is repeated to show the importance of the service, and the vehement desire of the psalmist, that his soul should be engaged in it: and forget not all his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Bless the Lord, O my soul ... Bless the Lord, O my soul - with the "Bless the Lord, O my soul," Psalms 103:22, these two form the
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
Psalms 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:Ver. 2. Bless the lord, O my soul] David found some dulness and drowsiness; hence he so oft puts the thorn to the breast; hence he so impetuously instigateth his soul, as one here phraseth it. And forget not all his benefits] Forgetfulness is a grave; look to it: eaten bread is soon forgotten with us, as it is with children; neither perisheth anything so soon with many as a good turn, Aμναμονεςοιβροτοι (Pindar). Alphonsus, king of Arragon, professed that he wondered not so much at his courtiers’ ingratitude to him (who had raised many of them from mean to great estates, which they little remembered) as at his own to God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
(2) Benefits.—Literally, actions, whether good or bad (Judges 9:16; Proverbs 12:14). But what a significance in the restricted meaning “benefits.” God’s acts are all benefits.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
Verse 2. Forget not all his benefits] Call them into recollection; particularize the chief of them; and here record them for an everlasting memorial.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 103:2
2. forget not] “Beware lest thou forget” is the often repeated warning of Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 6:12; Deuteronomy 8:11; &c.). “Si oblivisceris tacebis” is St Augustine’s comment.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 103:2
Bless the Lord, O my soul - The repetition here denotes the intensity or earnestness of the wish or desire of the psalmist.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 103:2
2. Forget not all his benefits—A commandment of the law, Deuteronomy 6:12; Deuteronomy 8:11-14; (compare, also, Deuteronomy 32:15,) and a first duty of the creature.
Sermons on Psalms 103:2
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A Pure Heart - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, Dr. Luke Reisman preaches from the historic pulpit of John Wesley in London. He highlights the power of reading and understanding the Word of God. He emphasizes the |
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Power of Faith by Aimee Semple McPherson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of faith in God to overcome obstacles and perform miracles. He shares examples from the Bible, such as the story of Shadrach, Mesh |
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A Psalm of Remembrance by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher uses the analogy of a foreigner describing the fruits of his land to emphasize the limitations of human description when it comes to conveying the good |
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The Underground Church by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the unchanging nature of truth, comparing it to the certainty of mathematics. He discusses the concept of brainwashing, particularly in commu |
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Giant Joshua by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker recounts a story of a young man waiting for the director of a company for several hours. The director asks the young man some simple questions, testing |
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Laws of the Spiritual Life #2 - the Law of Humility by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the promise in Romans 6:14 that sin shall not have dominion over believers because they are under grace, not under the law. He explains that |
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(The Better Covenant) 2 - All-Sufficient Grace by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on God's grace to overcome temptation and sin. He encourages listeners to humbly ask God for help before they fall |