Introduction
God is praised for his benefits to his people, Psalm 103:1 , Psalm 103:2 ; he forgives their iniquities, and heals their diseases, Psalm 103:3 ; redeems their lives, crowns them with loving-kindness, Psalm 103:4 ; satisfies them with good things, renews their youth, Psalm 103:5 ; he helps the oppressed, makes his ways known, is merciful and gracious, and keeps not his anger for ever, Psalm 103:6-9 ; his forbearance, and pardoning mercy, Psalm 103:10-12 ; he is a tender and considerate Father, Psalm 103:13 , Psalm 103:14 ; the frail state of man, Psalm 103:15 , Psalm 103:16 ; God's everlasting mercy, and universal dominion, Psalm 103:17-19 ; all his angels, his hosts, and his works, are invited to praise him, Psalm 103:20-22 .
The inscription in the Hebrew, and in all the Versions, gives this Psalm to David; and yet many of the ancients believed it to refer to the times of the captivity, or rather to its conclusion, in which the redeemed Jews give thanks to God for their restoration. It is a Psalm of inimitable sweetness and excellence; contains the most affectionate sentiments of gratitude to God for his mercies; and the most consoling motives to continue to trust in God, and be obedient to him.
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