Psalms
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
Psalms 103:1
Psalms 103:1 (KJV) speaks to worship, praise, and adoration — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalms 34:1“I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.”
Psalms 145:1“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalms 69:30“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Psalms 9:1“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 103:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 103:1 reads: "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name." The verse speaks to worship, praise, and adoration. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 103 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 103:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name." is Psalms 103:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 103.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 103:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 103:1 include Psalms 34:1, Psalms 145:1, and Psalms 100:4. Reading them alongside Psalms 103:1 deepens the theme of worship.
How can I pray with Psalms 103:1?
Read Psalms 103:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.