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Psalm 103: (1-7) 8-13 (NRSV)

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Verse ¹Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Verse ²Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits-

Verse ³who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,

Verse ⁴who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

Verse ⁵who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Verse ⁶The Lord works vindication and justice for all who are oppressed.

Verse ⁷He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.

Verse ⁸The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

Verse ⁹He will not always accuse, nor will he keep his anger forever.

Verse ¹⁰He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.

Verse ¹¹For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;

Verse ¹²as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us.

Verse ¹³As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.