10He has not dealt with us according to our sins, *
nor rewarded us according to our wickedness.
11For as the heavens are high above the earth, *
so is his mercy great upon those who fear him.
12As far as the east is from the west, *
so far has he removed our sins from us.
13As a father cares for his children, *
so does the Lord care for those who fear him.
14For he himself knows whereof we are made; *
he remembers that we are but dust.
15Our days are like the grass; *
we flourish like a flower of the field;
16When the wind goes over it, it is gone, *
and its place shall know it no more.
17But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures for ever on those who fear him, *
and his righteousness on children’s children;
18On those who keep his covenant *
and remember his commandments and do them.
19The Lord has set his throne in heaven, *
and his kingship has dominion over all.
20Bless the Lord, you angels of his,
you mighty ones who do his bidding, *
and hearken to the voice of his word.
21Bless the Lord, all you his hosts, *
you ministers of his who do his will.
22Bless the Lord, all you works of his,
in all places of his dominion; *
bless the Lord, O my soul.
734Psalm 103
