12. As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.
13. As a father loves and pities his children, so the Lord loves and pities those who fear Him [with reverence, worship, and awe].
14. For He knows our frame, He [earnestly] remembers and imprints [on His heart] that we are dust.
15. As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
16. For the wind passes over it and it is gone, and its place shall know it no more.
17. But the mercy and loving-kindness of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting upon those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, and His righteousness is to children's children–[Deut. 10:12.]
18. To such as keep His covenant [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying it] and to those who [earnestly] remember His commandments to do them [imprinting them on their hearts].
19. The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all.
20. Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, you His angels, you mighty ones who do His commandments, hearkening to the voice of His word.
21. Bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, all you His hosts, you His ministers who do His pleasure.
22. Bless the Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion; bless (affectionately, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul!