Psalm 103

Benedic, anima mea
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The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, *
long-suffering and of great goodness.
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He will not always chide us, *
neither will he keep his anger for ever.
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He has not dealt with us according to our sins, *
nor rewarded us according to our wickedness.
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For as the heavens are high above the earth, *
so great is his mercy also toward those who fear him.
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As far as the east is from the west, *
so far has he set our sins from us.
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As a father pities his own children, *
so is the Lord merciful to those who fear him.
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For he knows whereof we are made; *
he remembers that we are but dust.