KJV ORIGINAL
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Praise the LORD, all you things He has made, everywhere in His kingdom: praise the LORD, O my soul.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling on all of God's creation throughout the universe to join him in praising the LORD, and he reminds his own soul to do the same.
📚 Historical Context
This is the concluding verse of Psalm 103, traditionally attributed to King David. The psalm is a personal hymn of praise that moves from individual thanksgiving to cosmic worship. In ancient Hebrew poetry, it was common to end with a universal call to praise that included all creation.
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