Psalms 103

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW JERUSALEM
1 [Of David] Bless Yahweh, my soul, from the depths of my being, his holy name;	1 [Of David] Bless Yahweh, my soul, from the depths of my being, his holy name;
2 bless Yahweh, my soul, never forget al his acts of kindness.	2 bless Yahweh, my soul, never forget al his acts of kindness.
3 He forgives al your offences, cures al your diseases,	3 He forgives al your offences, cures al your diseases,
4 he redeems your life from the abyss, crowns you with faithful love and tenderness;	4 he redeems your life from the abyss, crowns you with faithful love and tenderness;
5 he contents you with good things al your life, renews your youth like an eagle's.	5 he contents you with good things al your life, renews your youth like an eagle's.
6 Yahweh acts with uprightness, with justice to all who are oppressed;	6 Yahweh acts with uprightness, with justice to all who are oppressed;
7 he revealed to Moses his ways, his great deeds to the children of Israel.	7 he revealed to Moses his ways, his great deeds to the children of Israel.
8 Yahweh is tenderness and pity, slow to anger and rich in faithful love;	8 Yahweh is tenderness and pity, slow to anger and rich in faithful love;
9 his indignation does not last for ever, nor his resentment remain for al time;	9 his indignation does not last for ever, nor his resentment remain for al time;
10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve, nor repay us as befits our offences.	10 he does not treat us as our sins deserve, nor repay us as befits our offences.
11 As the height of heaven above earth, so strong is his faithful love for those who fear him.	11 As the height of heaven above earth, so strong is his faithful love for those who fear him.
12 As the distance of east from west, so far from us does he put our faults.	12 As the distance of east from west, so far from us does he put our faults.
13 As tenderly as a father treats his children, so Yahweh treats those who fear him;	13 As tenderly as a father treats his children, so Yahweh treats those who fear him;
14 he knows of what we are made, he remembers that we are dust.	14 he knows of what we are made, he remembers that we are dust.
15 As for a human person -- his days are like grass, he blooms like the wild flowers;	15 As for a human person -- his days are like grass, he blooms like the wild flowers;
16 as soon as the wind blows he is gone, never to be seen there again.	16 as soon as the wind blows he is gone, never to be seen there again.
17 But Yahweh's faithful love for those who fear him is from eternity and for ever; and his saving justiceto their children's children;	17 But Yahweh's faithful love for those who fear him is from eternity and for ever; and his saving justiceto their children's children;
18 as long as they keep his covenant, and careful y obey his precepts.	18 as long as they keep his covenant, and careful y obey his precepts.
19 Yahweh has fixed his throne in heaven, his sovereign power rules over all.	19 Yahweh has fixed his throne in heaven, his sovereign power rules over all.
20 Bless Yahweh, al his angels, mighty warriors who fulfil his commands, attentive to the sound of hiswords.	20 Bless Yahweh, al his angels, mighty warriors who fulfil his commands, attentive to the sound of hiswords.
21 Bless Yahweh, al his armies, servants who fulfil his wishes.	21 Bless Yahweh, al his armies, servants who fulfil his wishes.
22 Bless Yahweh, al his works, in every place where he rules. Bless Yahweh, my soul.	22 Bless Yahweh, al his works, in every place where he rules. Bless Yahweh, my soul.