“Bless the Lord, O My Soul: And All That Is within Me, Bless His Holy Name”
(See Psalm 103:1–22.)
Dr. Ellis T. Rasmussen wrote:
“Psalm 103 is yet another ‘Psalm of David.’
“Bless is used to translate the Hebrew barak, which means ‘to kneel’ to extend adoration, good will, or benefits. Usually it is God who blesses mankind; but the concept that man can also bless God appears occasionally. This psalm and the next start with the same exhortation to adore and show appreciation to God.
“Psalm 103 lists many aspects of the Lord’s benevolence toward humanity, not only throughout the brief mortal life but throughout eternity. To those who ‘keep his covenant’ and ‘remember his commandments to do them,’ mercy and righteous justice are extended forever. The psalm concludes with an exhortation to all the Lord’s angels, all His hosts and ministers, and all His works in all parts of His dominion to ‘bless the Lord.’”
(A Latter-day Saint Commentary on the Old Testament [1993], 448–49.)
