Psalm 103:22
New International Version
Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, my soul.

New Living Translation
Praise the LORD, everything he has created, everything in all his kingdom. Let all that I am praise the LORD.

English Standard Version
Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

Berean Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

King James Bible
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

New King James Version
Bless the LORD, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

New American Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, my soul!

NASB 1995
Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul!

NASB 1977
Bless the LORD, all you works of His, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul!

Legacy Standard Bible
Bless Yahweh, all you works of His, In all places of His rule; Bless Yahweh, O my soul!

Amplified Bible
Bless the LORD, all you works of His, in all places of His dominion; Bless and affectionately praise the LORD, O my soul!

Christian Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all his works in all the places where he rules. My soul, bless the LORD!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Praise the LORD, all His works in all the places where He rules. My soul, praise Yahweh!

American Standard Version
Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul.

Contemporary English Version
All of God's creation and all that he rules, come and praise your LORD! With all my heart I praise the LORD!

English Revised Version
Bless the LORD, all ye his works, in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Praise the LORD, all his creatures in all the places of his empire. Praise the LORD, my soul!

Good News Translation
Praise the LORD, all his creatures in all the places he rules. Praise the LORD, my soul!

International Standard Version
Bless the LORD, all his creation, in all the places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, my soul.

Majority Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

NET Bible
Praise the LORD, all that he has made, in all the regions of his kingdom! Praise the LORD, O my soul!

New Heart English Bible
Praise the LORD, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion. Praise the LORD, my soul.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

World English Bible
Praise Yahweh, all you works of his, in all places of his dominion. Praise Yahweh, my soul!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Bless YHWH, all you His works, "" In all places of His dominion. Bless, O my soul, YHWH!

Young's Literal Translation
Bless Jehovah, all ye His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless, O my soul, Jehovah!

Smith's Literal Translation
Praise Jehovah all ye his works in all places of his dominions: praise Jehovah, O my soul.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bless the Lord, all his works: in every place of his dominion, O my soul, bless thou the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bless the Lord, all his works: in every place of his dominion. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

New American Bible
Bless the LORD, all his creatures, everywhere in his domain. Bless the LORD, my soul!

New Revised Standard Version
Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion; bless the LORD, O my soul.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Bless LORD JEHOVAH, all his Servants who are in all the Earth of his dominion. Bless LORD JEHOVAH, oh my soul!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Bless the LORD, all ye His works, In all places of His dominion; Bless the LORD, O my soul.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Bless the Lord, all his works, in every place of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bless the LORD, O My Soul
21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. 22Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!

Cross References
Psalm 148:1-14
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. / Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. ...

Psalm 150:1-6
Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ...

Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Revelation 19:1-6
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! / For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” / And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” ...

Isaiah 42:10-12
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.

Isaiah 44:23
Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done this; shout aloud, O depths of the earth. Break forth in song, O mountains, you forests and all your trees. For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and revealed His glory in Israel.

Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.

Isaiah 55:12
You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Daniel 3:28-30
Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. / Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.” / Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”

1 Chronicles 16:31-33
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ / Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. / Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.


Treasury of Scripture

Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

all his works

Psalm 145:10
All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

Psalm 148:3-12
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light…

Psalm 150:6
Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

bless the Lord

Psalm 103:1
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Psalm 104:1,35
Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty…

Psalm 146:1
Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.

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Bless the LORD
The phrase "Bless the LORD" is a call to worship and adoration directed towards Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel. The Hebrew word for "bless" is "barak," which means to kneel or to praise. This act of blessing God is not about imparting something to Him, as He is self-sufficient, but rather acknowledging His greatness and expressing gratitude and reverence. Historically, this call to bless the LORD is rooted in the Jewish tradition of worship, where the people of Israel would gather to offer sacrifices and sing praises in the temple. It is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He is the source of all blessings.

all His works
The phrase "all His works" encompasses the entirety of God's creation and actions. The Hebrew word for "works" is "ma'aseh," which refers to deeds, accomplishments, or creations. This includes everything from the vastness of the universe to the intricate details of human life. In the scriptural context, God's works are a testament to His power, wisdom, and creativity. The psalmist calls upon all of creation to join in the chorus of praise, recognizing that everything God has made is a reflection of His glory and majesty. This phrase invites believers to see the hand of God in every aspect of life and to respond with worship.

in all places of His dominion
The phrase "in all places of His dominion" speaks to the omnipresence and sovereignty of God. The Hebrew word for "dominion" is "memshalah," which denotes rule, authority, or governance. This highlights that God's reign is not limited to a specific location but extends over all creation. Historically, this would have been a powerful reminder to the Israelites, who often faced threats from surrounding nations, that their God was not confined to their land but ruled over all. For contemporary believers, it is a reassurance that God's authority and presence are with them wherever they go, and His kingdom is unshakeable.

Bless the LORD, O my soul!
The repetition of "Bless the LORD, O my soul!" serves as both a bookend to the psalm and a personal exhortation. The psalmist is urging his own soul, the seat of emotions and will, to engage in heartfelt worship. The Hebrew word for "soul" is "nephesh," which can mean life, self, or person. This is a call for an all-encompassing worship that involves the entire being, not just outward expressions. It is a reminder that worship is not merely a ritual but a deep, personal response to God's goodness and mercy. This phrase encourages believers to cultivate a lifestyle of praise, where every thought, word, and action is an offering to the LORD.

(22) All his works.--Not only the heavens and their hosts, but

"Earth with her thousand voices praises God."

Nor can the psalmist himself remain silent, but must repeat the self-dedication with winch he began his song.

Verse 22. - Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion (comp. Psalm 19:1-4; Psalm 145:10; Psalm 148:7-13). The "works of God" - i.e. his material universe - cannot, of course, he said to "bless" God in the same sense that men and angels do; but, in a language of their own, they set forth his glory, and to the poetic mind seem truly to sing his praise. The "Song of the Three Children" is a natural outburst from devout hearts. Bless the Lord, O my soul (comp. ver. 1, and the comment ad loc.).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Bless
בָּרֲכ֤וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD,
יְהוָ֨ה ׀ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

all
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

His works
מַעֲשָׂ֗יו (ma·‘ă·śāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

in all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

places
מְקֹמ֥וֹת (mə·qō·mō·wṯ)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

of His dominion.
מֶמְשַׁלְתּ֑וֹ (mem·šal·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4475: Rule, a realm, a ruler

Bless
בָּרֲכִ֥י (bā·ră·ḵî)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - feminine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD,
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

O my soul!
נַ֝פְשִׁ֗י (nap̄·šî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion


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