King James Version
Psalms 103:4 in the King James Version says “Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 103 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;”
Psalms 103:4 · KJV
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Who redeemeth”
H1350to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
“thy life”
H2416alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
“who crowneth”
H5849to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively)
“thee with lovingkindness”
H2617kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
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