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Psalms 103:20

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 103:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Psalms 103:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 103

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17But the lovingkindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, And his righteousness unto children`s children;
18To such as keep his covenant, And to those that remember his precepts to do them.
19Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all.
20Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
21Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
22Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Psalm 104
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Bless the Lord - The psalm began Psalms 103:1-2 with an exhortation to “bless the Lord.” That exhortation was, however, then addressed by the psalmist to his own soul, and was especially founded on the benefits which he had himself received. The psalm closes also with an exhortation to “bless the Lord,” yet on a much wider scale. The psalmist feels that there is not only occasion for him to do it, but that the reason for it extends to the whole universe. The meaning is, that God is worthy of universal praise; and all ranks of beings - all worlds - should join in that praise. Man, feeble, frail, dying, could not come up to the fullness of the praise required. Praise such as was appropriate to…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“103:20-21 The psalmist exhorts the Lord’s angels, his servants and messengers, to praise the Lord.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Bless: Psa 148:2; Luk 2:13, Luk 2:14; Rev 19:5, Rev 19:6 that excel in strength: Heb. mighty in strength, Psa 78:25; Kg2 19:35; Isa 6:2; Joe 2:11; Mat 26:53 do his: Mat 6:10; Luk 1:19; Heb 1:14 Psalms 103:21”
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