Psalm 103 is a great summary of our hope and salvation. David writes that God “forgives all your iniquity, heals all your diseases, redeems your life from the pit, crowns you with steadfast love and mercy… is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love”.
David also contrasts the brevity of man’s life to the everlasting and steadfast love of God. God is compassionate towards us, like a father is towards his children. It is up to us to “keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments…obeying the voice of his word”.