Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!
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Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits;
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who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases;
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who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies;
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who satisfies your desire with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Psalms 103:2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 103:2 say?
Psalms 103:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits;”
Where is Psalms 103:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 103:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 103, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 103:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 103:2 in?
Psalms 103:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 103:2?
Psalms 103:2 reads (WEB): “Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.