Psalms 103:3 - Exposition

Who forgiveth all thine iniquities. This is the first and greatest of "benefits," and is therefore placed first, as that for which we ought, above all else, to bless God. God's forgiveness of sin is a frequent topic with the psalmists (see Psalms 25:11 , Psalms 25:18 ; Psalms 32:1 ; Psalms 51:9 ; Psalms 85:2 ; Psalms 86:5 , etc.). Who healeth all thy diseases. This is best understood literally—not as mere "parallelism." Among the greatest blessings which we receive of God is recovery from sickness.