In Psalm 103:2, the psalmist praises God for____ and ____.

• A. Forgiveness; Healing
• B. Mercy; Grace
• C. Strength; Wisdom
• D. Fellowship; Mercy

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is recognizing two specific benefits God is described as providing in this passage: forgiveness of sins and healing. The psalmist invites us to bless the Lord and not forget all the benefits he offers, and the text then names two clear benefits: God forgives all iniquities and heals all diseases. Framing those as the benefits highlights how God cares for both spiritual and physical wells‑being—pardoning guilt before God and restoring health in life.

This pairing matters because it shows the breadth of God’s restorative work. Forgiveness addresses sin and relational brokenness with the Creator, while healing speaks to bringing wholeness to the body and life. The other options don’t match what the passage explicitly presents as the benefits being praised in this context. They are related ideas people associate with God’s character, but they aren’t the two specific benefits the psalmist highlights in this portion of Psalm 103.