Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:1 JFB -> Commentary on 103:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:1 TOD -> Commentary on 103:1 WEN -> Notes on 103:1 NTB -> Praise; Psalms; Worship TTT -> Praise; Sickness EBD -> Bless TV -> Devotional using 103:1 TV -> Devotional using 103:1 TV -> Devotional using 103:1 103:1 - [In Context] A psalm of David. Praise the LORD, I tell myself; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:2 JFB -> Commentary on 103:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:2 TOD -> Commentary on 103:2 WEN -> Notes on 103:2 NTB -> Forgetting God; God (continued); Worship TTT -> Forgetting God; Pardon; Praise; Sickness EBD -> Bless SPG -> Devotional using 103:2 TV -> Devotional using 103:2 TV -> Devotional using 103:2 TV -> Devotional using 103:2 TV -> Devotional using 103:2 TV -> Devotional using 103:2 TV -> Devotional using 103:2 103:2 - [In Context] Praise the LORD, I tell myself, and never forget the good things he does for me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:3 JFB -> Commentary on 103:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:3 TOD -> Commentary on 103:3 WEN -> Notes on 103:3 NTB -> Disease; God (continued); Worship TTT -> Pardon; Praise; Sickness SPG -> Devotional using 103:3 TV -> Devotional using 103:3 TV -> Devotional using 103:3 TV -> Devotional using 103:3 TV -> Devotional using 103:3 TV -> Devotional using 103:3 TV -> Devotional using 103:3 103:3 - [In Context] He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:4 JFB -> Commentary on 103:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:4 SRN -> Study Notes on 103:4 TOD -> Commentary on 103:4 WEN -> Notes on 103:4 NTB -> God (continued); Worship TTT -> Life, Natural; Loving-kindness of God, The; Mercy of God, The; Redemption EBD -> Kinsman 103:4 - [In Context] He ransoms me from death and surrounds me with love and tender mercies.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:5 JFB -> Commentary on 103:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:5 TOD -> Commentary on 103:5 WEN -> Notes on 103:5 NTB -> Eagle; Food; God (continued); Righteous TTT -> Eagle, The; Saints, Compared to EBD -> Eagle TV -> Devotional using 103:5 TV -> Devotional using 103:5 TV -> Devotional using 103:5 103:5 - [In Context] He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle's!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:6 JFB -> Commentary on 103:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:6 TOD -> Commentary on 103:6 WEN -> Notes on 103:6 NTB -> God (continued); Oppression TV -> Devotional using 103:6 TV -> Devotional using 103:6 TV -> Devotional using 103:6 103:6 - [In Context] The LORD gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:7 JFB -> Commentary on 103:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:7 TOD -> Commentary on 103:7 WEN -> Notes on 103:7 NTB -> Law; Prophets 103:7 - [In Context] He revealed his character to Moses and his deeds to the people of Israel.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:8 JFB -> Commentary on 103:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:8 TOD -> Commentary on 103:8 WEN -> Notes on 103:8 NTB -> Anger; God (continued) TTT -> Anger of God, The; Mercy of God, The EBD -> Goodness of God TV -> Devotional using 103:8 TV -> Devotional using 103:8 TV -> Devotional using 103:8 103:8 - [In Context] The LORD is merciful and gracious; he is slow to get angry and full of unfailing love.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:9 JFB -> Commentary on 103:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:9 TOD -> Commentary on 103:9 WEN -> Notes on 103:9 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God (continued); Holy Spirit TTT -> Afflictions 103:9 - [In Context] He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:10 JFB -> Commentary on 103:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:10 TOD -> Commentary on 103:10 WEN -> Notes on 103:10 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God (continued); Resignation TTT -> Afflictions 103:10 - [In Context] He has not punished us for all our sins, nor does he deal with us as we deserve.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:11 JFB -> Commentary on 103:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:11 SRN -> Study Notes on 103:11 TOD -> Commentary on 103:11 WEN -> Notes on 103:11 NTB -> Fear Of God; God (continued); Heaven TTT -> Fear, Godly; Heaven; Mercy of God, The 103:11 - [In Context] For his unfailing love toward those who fear him is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:12 JFB -> Commentary on 103:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:12 SRN -> Study Notes on 103:12 TOD -> Commentary on 103:12 WEN -> Notes on 103:12 NTB -> God (continued); Sin TTT -> Pardon EBD -> East TV -> Devotional using 103:12 TV -> Devotional using 103:12 TV -> Devotional using 103:12 TV -> Devotional using 103:12 103:12 - [In Context] He has removed our rebellious acts as far away from us as the east is from the west.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:13 JFB -> Commentary on 103:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:13 SRN -> Study Notes on 103:13 TOD -> Commentary on 103:13 WEN -> Notes on 103:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; God (continued); Parents TTT -> Fear, Godly; Parents TV -> Devotional using 103:13 TV -> Devotional using 103:13 TV -> Devotional using 103:13 TV -> Devotional using 103:13 TV -> Devotional using 103:13 103:13 - [In Context] The LORD is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:14 JFB -> Commentary on 103:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:14 TOD -> Commentary on 103:14 WEN -> Notes on 103:14 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Death; God (continued); Life TTT -> Earth, The; Wisdom of God, The 103:14 - [In Context] For he understands how weak we are; he knows we are only dust.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:15 JFB -> Commentary on 103:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:15 TOD -> Commentary on 103:15 WEN -> Notes on 103:15 NTB -> Death; Life TTT -> Flowers; Grass EBD -> Flowers; Man 103:15 - [In Context] Our days on earth are like grass; like wildflowers, we bloom and die.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:16 JFB -> Commentary on 103:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:16 TOD -> Commentary on 103:16 WEN -> Notes on 103:16 NTB -> Death; Life TTT -> Flowers; Wind, The 103:16 - [In Context] The wind blows, and we are gone – as though we had never been here.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:17 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:17 JFB -> Commentary on 103:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:17 TOD -> Commentary on 103:17 WEN -> Notes on 103:17 NTB -> Children; Fear Of God; God; God (continued); Intercession; Obedience; Parents TTT -> Fear, Godly; Mercy of God, The; Righteousness of God, The EBD -> Providence TV -> Devotional using 103:17 TV -> Devotional using 103:17 TV -> Devotional using 103:17 103:17 - [In Context] But the love of the LORD remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children's children
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:18 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:18 JFB -> Commentary on 103:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:18 TOD -> Commentary on 103:18 WEN -> Notes on 103:18 NTB -> Children; Intercession; Obedience EBD -> Providence TV -> Devotional using 103:18 TV -> Devotional using 103:18 TV -> Devotional using 103:18 103:18 - [In Context] of those who are faithful to his covenant, of those who obey his commandments!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:19 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:19 JFB -> Commentary on 103:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:19 TOD -> Commentary on 103:19 WEN -> Notes on 103:19 NTB -> Church; God (continued); Heaven; Throne EBD -> Governor; Providence 103:19 - [In Context] The LORD has made the heavens his throne; from there he rules over everything.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:20 GSB -> Study Notes on 103:20 JFB -> Commentary on 103:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:20 SRN -> Study Notes on 103:20 TOD -> Commentary on 103:20 WEN -> Notes on 103:20 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Obedience; Praise TTT -> Angels; Obedience to God; Praise EBD -> Angel SBD -> Angels 103:20 - [In Context] Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you mighty creatures who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:21 JFB -> Commentary on 103:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:21 TOD -> Commentary on 103:21 WEN -> Notes on 103:21 NTB -> Angel (a spirit); Obedience; Praise TTT -> Angels 103:21 - [In Context] Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angels who serve him and do his will!
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 103:22 JFB -> Commentary on 103:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 103:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 103:22 TOD -> Commentary on 103:22 NTB -> God; Praise 103:22 - [In Context] Praise the LORD, everything he has created, everywhere in his kingdom. As for me – I, too, will praise the LORD.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.