Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version
Book of Psalms
Chapter 103  -  Read Chapter
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] My soul, praise the Lord! Every part of me, 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] My soul, praise the Lord! And don't forget that he is truly kind.
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] God forgives us for all the sins we do. He heals all our sicknesses.
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] God saves our life from the grave. And he gives us love and compassion.
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] God gives us plenty of good things. He makes us young again, like an eagle.
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 is fair. God brings justice to people that have been hurt by other people.
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] God taught his laws to Moses. God let Israel see the powerful things he can do!
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 compassionate and merciful. God is patient and full of 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] The Lord does not always criticize. The Lord does not stay angry at us 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] We sinned against God but he didn't give us the punishment we deserved.
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] God's love for his followers is as high above us as heaven is 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] And God has taken our sins 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 as kind to his followers as a father is to his children.
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] God knows all about us. God knows we are made from 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] God knows our lives are short. He knows our lives are like grass.
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] God knows we are like a little wildflower. That flower grows quickly. Then the hot wind blows and the flower dies. Soon, you can't even tell where the flower was growing.
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 Lord has always loved his followers. And he will continue to love his followers forever and ever! God will be good to their children and to their 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] God is good to people who obey his Agreement. God is good to people who obey his commands.
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] God's throne is in heaven. And 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] Angels, praise the Lord! You angels are the powerful soldiers who obey God's commands. You listen to God and obey 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] Praise the Lord, all his armies. F384 You are his servants. You do the things that God wants.
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] The Lord made everything in every place. God rules everything in every place. And all those things should praise the Lord! My soul, praise the Lord!
FOOTNOTES: F384: SELAH   This word is for the musicians. It probably means the singers should pause here or the music should be louder here.

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: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.