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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

— Isaiah 40:8

Psalms 104

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Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.

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Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

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Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:

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Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire:

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Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever.

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Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains.

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At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away.

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8

They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them.

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9

Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

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10

He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

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11

They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

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12

By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.

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13

He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.

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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;

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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.

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16

The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted;

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Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.

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18

The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies.

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19

He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down.

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20

Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth.

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21

The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.

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22

The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens.

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23

Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.

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24

O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

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25

So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

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26

There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein.

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27

These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

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28

That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good.

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29

Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

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30

Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.

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31

The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

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32

He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

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33

I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

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34

My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

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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.

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Chapter Study & Analysis

Overview

Psalm 104 is a poetic journey through creation. It praises God for the heavens, the earth, the seas, and the intricate provision for every living creature.

CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS

1. Divine Ecology: God provides for the wild asses, the cedars, and the young lions (v. 11-21). If He cares for the birds, He will care for us.
2. Meditating on God: "My meditation of him shall be sweet" (v. 34). Reflecting on God’s power in nature is a source of spiritual joy.

Practical Lessons

FORMAL PRAYER

O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. May our meditation of Thee be sweet and our hearts be glad in the Lord. Amen.

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