For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
David teaches every godly person to thank God first for mercies granted to himself, then for the grace He has given to all His chosen ones through covenant. The Psalmist chiefly magnifies God's mercy in bearing with His people, not because they deserve it, but because He takes pity on their weakness.
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Commenting on Psalm 103:1-22
He knows exactly how we are fashioned because He fashioned us, and He remembers we are dust, frail creatures heading toward the grave. We forget this and overwork ourselves and burden others grievously, but our heavenly Father never overloads us, always apportioning our lot with tender regard for our weakness. Blessed be His name for such gentleness toward His dust-made creatures.
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God executes righteousness not only for His people but for all the oppressed; He is the patron of wronged innocency everywhere. It is His honour to humble the proud and help the helpless. Divine revelation is the first and greatest favour the church receives, for by knowing God we are restored to Him and given all good.
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Commenting on Psalm 103:6-18