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Psalm Chapter 104 KJV

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Key Takeaways from This Psalm:

Psalm 104:1

Verse: בָּרֲכִי נַפְשִׁי אֶת-יְהוָה
Transliteration: Barakhi nafshi et-Adonai
English: “Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.”

Focus Word: גָּדוֹל (Gadol)

Root: ג-ד-ל (Gimel-Dalet-Lamed)
Meaning: “Great,” “mighty,” “exalted.”
Deeper Insight: Gadol emphasizes God’s magnitude and grandeur, inspiring awe and reverence.

Biblical Scholars On This Chapter:

Scholar (Institution & Dates)	Work	View on Psalm 104
Hugh Binning (University of Glasgow, 1627–1653)	Sermons on the Psalms	Binning highlights the Psalm as a hymn to God’s creative power and ongoing providence.
William Lowth (University of Oxford, 1660–1732)	Commentary on the Psalms	The Psalm encourages awe at God’s wisdom in sustaining all creatures.
Johann Albrecht Bengel (University of Tübingen, 1687–1752)	Gnomon Novi Testamenti	Bengel interprets the Psalm as celebrating divine order and care for the natural world.
James Durham (St Andrews / Edinburgh, 1622–1658)	Commentary on the Psalms	The Psalm reminds believers of the necessity to praise God for His ongoing providence.
Philip Doddridge (Northampton Academy, 1702–1751)	Family Expositor	Doddridge shows that contemplation of creation inspires gratitude and worship.

Scholar & Work	View
John Calvin – Commentary on the Psalms	Calvin sees the psalm as a majestic celebration of God’s creative power. The ordering of nature reveals divine wisdom. Providence sustains every living thing.
Matthew Henry – Exposition on the Psalms	Henry interprets the psalm as recounting God’s works from heaven to earth. Creation depends entirely on His care. Praise flows from contemplating His providence.
Albert Barnes – Notes on the Psalms	Barnes views the psalm as a poetic panorama of creation. God’s power frames the world with order and beauty. Every creature relies on His continual provision.
John Morison – Practical Exposition of the Psalms	Morison sees the psalm as a devotional meditation on God’s works. The harmony of creation proclaims divine wisdom. The psalmist rejoices in God’s sustaining presence.
William Walford – Commentary on the Psalms	Walford interprets the psalm as detailing God’s care over land, sea, and living creatures. Nature reveals His benevolence. The psalmist is moved to praise.
Andrew A. Bonar – Christ and His Church in the Psalms	Bonar views the psalm as Christ rejoicing in the Father’s works. Creation reflects divine order. The psalm ends with longing for purity in God’s world.
Joseph Parker – People’s Bible Notes	Parker sees the psalm as a sweeping vision of God’s creative might. Nature’s regularity exalts the Creator. Praise is the appropriate response.
Thomas Dale – Exposition of the Psalms	Dale interprets the psalm as proclaiming God’s active presence in creation. His care extends to all creatures. The psalmist marvels at divine generosity.
Horatius Bonar – Psalm Meditations	Bonar sees the psalm as inviting the believer to meditate on God’s works. Creation’s beauty reflects divine glory. God’s breath renews all life.
Christopher Wordsworth – Commentary on the Psalms	Wordsworth interprets the psalm as the Church celebrating God’s creative and sustaining power. His works are manifold and wise. Praise rises from contemplation of His providence.