Psalms 103:1
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Bless the Lord, O my soul,.... His better part, his soul, which comes immediately from God, and returns to him, which is immaterial and immortal, and of more worth than the world: God is to be served…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Bless the Lord, O my soul - The word “bless,” as applied to God, means to praise, implying always a strong affection for him as well as a sense of gratitude. As used with reference to people, the word…
David is here communing with his own heart, and he is no fool that thus talks to himself and excites his own soul to that which is good. Observe,
I. How he stirs up himself to the duty of praise, Psa…
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