Lesson 106: Psalms 103:1
Lesson 106: Psalms 103:1
Psalms 103:1
The Blueprint — The Verse
Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Memorization Practice
Click words to hide them and test your memory.
Without looking, enter the book, chapter, and verse for this passage.
Rate your recall:
Scripture quotations marked NIV are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
The Context — The History
Psalm 103 is a personal hymn of praise attributed to David, recalling God's benefits to Israel in the wilderness and exodus. Soul language in Hebrew anthropology meant the whole inner self, not merely emotion.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
David calls his soul to bless the LORD and not forget benefits—forgiveness, healing, redemption, and crown of love. The opening summons every depth of being to worship God's holy name.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
-
Psalms 103:2
Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don’t forget all his benefits;
Shown in World English Bible (WEB).
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Psalms 103:2) to continue the passage.
Discussion
-
Why must the soul sometimes be commanded to praise?
-
What benefits of God are you prone to forget?
-
How do you involve your 'inmost being' in worship?