Psalms - Chapter 104

Psalms 104.1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Psalms 104.2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Psalms 104.3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Psalms 104.4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: Psalms 104.5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. Psalms 104.6 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. Psalms 104.7 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. Psalms 104.8 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Psalms 104.9 Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. Psalms 104.10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. Psalms 104.11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. Psalms 104.12 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. Psalms 104.13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. Psalms 104.14 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; Psalms 104.15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart. Psalms 104.16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Psalms 104.17 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. Psalms 104.18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. Psalms 104.19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Psalms 104.20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. Psalms 104.21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. Psalms 104.22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Psalms 104.23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. Psalms 104.24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. Psalms 104.25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. Psalms 104.26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. Psalms 104.27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. Psalms 104.28 That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Psalms 104.29 Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Psalms 104.30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. Psalms 104.31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. Psalms 104.32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke. Psalms 104.33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. Psalms 104.34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Psalms 104.35 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.

Psalms : Chapter 104

God's Glory Through Creation

Psalm 104 celebrates God as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. How does nature reveal divine glory? This majestic hymn describes God's wisdom and power manifested in creation, from the heavens to the depths of the sea. The text highlights the dependence of all creation on God and His continued provision.

An Invitation to Reflection

Psalm 104 inspires respect for God's creative work and promotes a faith-based ecological vision. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the themes of creation and divine providence expressed in this breathtaking psalm.

Illuminating Bible Passages

Genesis 1:31: "And God saw everything that he had made, and it became very good. And the afternoon and the morning passed; it was the sixth day." This verse about creation aligns with the celebration of God's creative work in Psalm 104.

Job 38:4-7: "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Answer me, if you know. Who measured it? Answer! Or who stretched a measuring line over it? On what were its foundations laid? Or who laid its cornerstone, while the morning stars sang together and all the angels rejoiced?" This passage from Job reflects the theme of Psalm 104 about God's power and wisdom in creation.

Colossians 1:16-17: "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or principalities, powers or authorities; all things were created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things consist." This New Testament text echoes the theme of Psalm 104 about God as the creator and sustainer of all things.

Acts 14:17: "Yet he was not without witness, showing his mercy, giving them rain from heaven and crops at the right time, granting them abundant sustenance and a glad heart." This statement by Paul reflects the theme of Psalm 104 about God's providence in nature.

Revelation 4:11: "You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, our Lord and God, for you created all things, and by your will they exist and were created." This heavenly praise echoes the theme of worshipping the Creator God present in Psalm 104.