For as high as the heavens are above the earth,

so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.

As far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.

As a father has compassion on his children,

so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

For He knows our frame;

He is mindful that we are dust.

As for man, his days are like grass—

he blooms like a flower of the field;

when the wind passes over, it vanishes,

and its place remembers it no more.

But from everlasting to everlasting

the loving devotion of the LORD

extends to those who fear Him,

and His righteousness to their children’s children—

to those who keep His covenant

and remember to obey His precepts.

The LORD has established His throne in heaven,

and His kingdom rules over all.

Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength

who carry out His word,

who hearken to the voice of His command.

Bless the LORD, all His hosts,

you servants who do His will.

Bless the LORD, all His works

in all places of His dominion.

Bless the LORD, O my soul!

Psalms 103:11-22