Psalms 103:22 (ASV)

Passage

Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Psalm 104

Nearby Context

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

Psalms 103:21 Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.

Psalms 103:22 Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah, O my soul. Psalm 104

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "bless", "jehovah", "works", "places", "dominion", and "soul". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "bless" and "jehovah", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "Bless Jehovah all ye his hosts Ye...", giving immediate footing for "bless" and "jehovah". In Psalms context, the local focus is worship, trust, the LORD's kingship, and covenant mercy.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "bless" and "jehovah" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.