Psalms 104
O Lord My God, You Are Very Great
1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. References Lord: Psalms 93:1, 145:3, Jeremiah 23:24. References God: Psalms 7:1, Daniel 9:4, Habakkuk 1:12. Blessing: Psalms 103:22, 104:35. Parallel theme: Psalms 96:6, Isaiah 59:17 +5
2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:
3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Parallel theme: Psalms 139:9, 2 Samuel 22:11, Isaiah 19:1, Amos 9:6, Nahum 1:3
4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: Spirit: Hebrews 1:7, 1:14. Parallel theme: Psalms 148:8, 2 Kings 2:11, 6:17
5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:2, 33:9, 93:1, 96:10, 136:6, Job 26:7, Ecclesiastes 1:4, 2 Peter 3:10, Revelation 6:14, 20:11 +5
6 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. Parallel theme: Genesis 7:19, 2 Peter 3:5
7 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:15, 106:9, Genesis 8:1, Proverbs 8:28, Mark 4:39
8 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:7, Genesis 8:5
9 Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. Parallel theme: Job 26:10, Isaiah 54:9, Jeremiah 5:22
10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. Parallel theme: Psalms 107:35, Isaiah 35:7, 41:18
11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. Parallel theme: Psalms 145:16
12 By them shall the fowls of the heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27). have their habitation, which sing among the branches. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:11, 148:10
13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
14 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:5, 92:10, Judges 9:13, Ecclesiastes 9:7, 10:19, Ezekiel 4:16, Ephesians 5:18, Hebrews 1:9, 1 John 2:20 +4
16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; References Lord: Psalms 29:5, Numbers 24:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 92:2, Ezekiel 17:23
17 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:12, Leviticus 11:19
18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 24:2, Job 39:1, Proverbs 30:26
19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 31:35
20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. Darkness: Isaiah 45:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:16
21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:10, Job 38:39, Joel 1:20
22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Parallel theme: Job 37:8
23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:19, Judges 19:16, Ecclesiastes 5:12, Ephesians 4:28
24 O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. References Lord: Psalms 24:1, 40:5, 107:31. Creation: Psalms 136:5, Nehemiah 9:6, Jeremiah 10:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 8:3, Romans 11:33, Ephesians 1:8, 3:10 +5
25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. Parallel theme: Psalms 69:34, Acts 28:5
26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. Parallel theme: Psalms 74:14, 107:23, Isaiah 27:1
27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. Parallel theme: Psalms 136:25, 147:9, Job 36:31, 38:41
28 That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Parallel theme: Psalms 145:16
29 Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:7, 90:3, 146:4, Genesis 3:19, Deuteronomy 31:17, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Acts 17:25 +2
30 Thou sendest forth thy spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people., they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. Spirit: Job 26:13, 33:4, Titus 3:5. Creation: Psalms 33:6, Isaiah 65:17. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 37:9, Ephesians 2:1, Revelation 21:5 +3
31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. References Lord: Exodus 31:17, Zephaniah 3:17. Glory: Psalms 102:16, Romans 11:36, Ephesians 3:21, 2 Timothy 4:18, Hebrews 13:21. Parallel theme: Genesis 1:31, Isaiah 62:5, Jeremiah 32:41 +5
32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke. Parallel theme: Psalms 114:7, 144:5, Exodus 19:18, Habakkuk 3:10
33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. while I have my being. Resurrection: Psalms 146:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 63:4
34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty..
35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD. Resurrection: Psalms 105:45, 106:48. References Lord: Judges 5:31. Evil: Psalms 37:38, 101:8, Proverbs 2:22. Parallel theme: Psalms 1:4, 59:13, 73:27 +4