Psalm 103:4
New International Version
who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion,

New Living Translation
He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies.

English Standard Version
who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

Berean Standard Bible
who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,

King James Bible
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

New King James Version
Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

New American Standard Bible
Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with favor and compassion;

NASB 1995
Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;

NASB 1977
Who redeems your life from the pit; Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;

Legacy Standard Bible
Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;

Amplified Bible
Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you [lavishly] with lovingkindness and tender mercy;

Christian Standard Bible
He redeems your life from the Pit; he crowns you with faithful love and compassion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He redeems your life from the Pit; He crowns you with faithful love and compassion.

American Standard Version
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; Who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

Contemporary English Version
and protects us from death. His kindness and love are a crown on our heads.

English Revised Version
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the one who rescues your life from the pit, the one who crowns you with mercy and compassion,

Good News Translation
He keeps me from the grave and blesses me with love and mercy.

International Standard Version
he continues to redeem your life from the Pit, and he continuously surrounds you with gracious love and compassion.

Majority Standard Bible
who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,

NET Bible
who delivers your life from the Pit, who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion,

New Heart English Bible
who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies;

Webster's Bible Translation
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies;

World English Bible
who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who is redeeming your life from destruction, "" Who is crowning you [with] kindness and mercies,

Young's Literal Translation
Who is redeeming from destruction thy life, Who is crowning thee -- kindness and mercies,

Smith's Literal Translation
Redeeming thy life from corruption, crowning thee with mercy and compassions.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction: who crowneth thee with mercy and compassion.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He redeems your life from destruction. He crowns you with mercy and compassion.

New American Bible
Who redeems your life from the pit, and crowns you with mercy and compassion,

New Revised Standard Version
who redeems your life from the Pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He saves you from destruction; he supports you with grace and with compassions.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who redeemeth Thy life from the pit; Who encompasseth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
who redeems thy life from corruption; who crowns thee with mercy and compassion;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bless the LORD, O My Soul
3He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, 5who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.…

Cross References
Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Lamentations 3:58
You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.

Job 33:28
He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’

Isaiah 35:10
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

Isaiah 63:9
In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Hosea 13:14
I will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:13-14
He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, / in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” / “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ...

Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”


Treasury of Scripture

Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies;

redeemeth

Psalm 34:22
The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.

Psalm 56:13
For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Psalm 71:23
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

crowneth

Psalm 103:12
As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 8:5
For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

Psalm 21:3
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.

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Psalm 103
1. An exhortation to bless God for his mercy
5. And for the constancy thereof














who redeems
The Hebrew word for "redeems" is "ga'al," which carries the connotation of a kinsman-redeemer, a concept deeply rooted in the Old Testament. This term is rich with meaning, suggesting not only a financial transaction but also a familial obligation. In the context of Psalm 103:4, it reflects God's intimate involvement in the lives of His people, akin to a family member who steps in to rescue and restore. This redemption is not just a one-time act but an ongoing process, emphasizing God's continual work in delivering us from sin and its consequences.

your life
The Hebrew word "nephesh" is translated as "life" here, which can also mean soul, self, or being. It encompasses the entirety of a person's existence, not just the physical aspect. This indicates that God's redemption is holistic, affecting every part of our being. It underscores the depth of God's care and the comprehensive nature of His salvation, which touches every facet of our lives, from our spiritual condition to our daily experiences.

from the pit
The phrase "from the pit" uses the Hebrew word "shachath," often translated as destruction or grave. This imagery evokes a sense of being trapped in a deep, dark place, symbolizing death, despair, or severe distress. Historically, "the pit" was a metaphor for Sheol, the abode of the dead. God's redemption from the pit signifies His power to rescue us from the most hopeless situations, offering not just physical deliverance but also spiritual resurrection and renewal.

and crowns you
The word "crowns" comes from the Hebrew "atar," which means to encircle or to adorn. This suggests not only honor and dignity but also protection and blessing. In ancient times, a crown was a symbol of authority and victory. By crowning us, God bestows upon us His favor and grace, elevating us to a position of honor and surrounding us with His love and mercy.

with loving devotion
The Hebrew term "chesed" is translated as "loving devotion," a word rich in meaning that encompasses love, kindness, mercy, and faithfulness. It is a covenantal term, reflecting God's steadfast love and loyalty to His people. This loving devotion is not based on our merit but on God's unchanging character. It assures us of His unwavering commitment to us, providing comfort and security in His eternal promises.

and compassion
The word "compassion" is derived from the Hebrew "racham," which is related to the word for womb, suggesting a deep, tender love akin to that of a mother for her child. This imagery conveys the depth of God's empathy and care for us. His compassion is not distant or detached but is deeply personal and nurturing, offering solace and healing to our wounded souls. It reminds us of God's intimate understanding of our struggles and His desire to comfort and restore us.

(4) Destruction.--Rather, pit, or grave, as in Psalm 16:10.

Crowneth.--A metaphor drawn from the common custom of wearing wreaths and garlands on festive occasions (Ecclesiasticus 32:2). Comp. Psalm 8:5.

Verse 4. - Who redeemeth thy life from destruction. When sickness seems about to be mortal, or when danger threatens from foes, God often steps in and "redeems" men - i.e, saves them, rescues them (see Psalm 56:13; Psalm 116:8; Isaiah 38:16, 20). Who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies (comp. Psalm 8:5; Psalm 18:50; Psalm 23:6, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
who redeems
הַגּוֹאֵ֣ל (hag·gō·w·’êl)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman

your life
חַיָּ֑יְכִי (ḥay·yā·yə·ḵî)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

from the pit,
מִשַּׁ֣חַת (miš·ša·ḥaṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction

[and] crowns
הַֽ֝מְעַטְּרֵ֗כִי (ham·‘aṭ·ṭə·rê·ḵî)
Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5849: To encircle, to crown

you with loving devotion
חֶ֣סֶד (ḥe·seḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and compassion,
וְרַחֲמִֽים׃ (wə·ra·ḥă·mîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7356: Compassion, the womb, a maiden


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