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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/104.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/104.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then people go out to their work, to their labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/104.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then people go off to their work, where they labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/104.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/104.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/104.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/104.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Man goes out to his work And to his labor until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/104.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A person goes out to his work And to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/104.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/104.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/104.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/104.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Man goes out to his work And remains at his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/104.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Man goes out to his work and to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/104.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Man goes out to his work and to his labor until evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/104.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labor until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/104.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />then we go out to work until the end of day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/104.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/104.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then people go to do their work, to do their tasks until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/104.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then people go out to do their work and keep working until evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/104.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />People go out to their work and labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/104.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/104.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work, to his labor until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/104.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Man goeth forth to his work and to his labor until the evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/104.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/104.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Man goes out to his work, to his labor until the evening. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/104.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work, "" And to his service—until evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/104.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Man goeth forth to his work, And to his service -- till evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/104.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Man will go forth to his work, and to his labor even to evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/104.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Man shall go forth to his work, and to his labour until the evening. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/104.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 103:23>Man will go forth to his work and to his activities, until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/104.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />People go out to their work, to their labor till evening falls. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/104.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />People go out to their work and to their labor until the evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/104.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Man goes forth to his work and to his labour until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/104.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A son of man goes forth to his work and for his service until the evening.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/104.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labour until the evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/104.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Man shall go forth to his work, and to his labour till evening.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/104-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=12948" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/104.htm">How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>The sun rises, and they withdraw; they lie down in their dens. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">Man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">goes forth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6467.htm" title="6467: lə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Doing, deed, work. From pa'al; an act or work.">to his work</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: wə·la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">and to his labor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘ă·ḏê- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/6153.htm" title="6153: ‘ā·reḇ (N-ms) -- Evening. From arab; dusk.">evening.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/3-19.htm">Genesis 3:19</a></span><br />By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:12</a></span><br />The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a></span><br />Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a></span><br />Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a></span><br />Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/20-9.htm">Exodus 20:9</a></span><br />Six days you shall labor and do all your work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4-5</a></span><br />Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. / He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10-12</a></span><br />For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Ephesians 4:28</a></span><br />He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a></span><br />There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-1.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a></span><br />“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. / He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. / About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-13.htm">Proverbs 31:13-19</a></span><br />She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. / She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. / She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-7.htm">Luke 10:7</a></span><br />Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until the evening.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-19.htm">Genesis 3:19</a></b></br> In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou <i>art</i>, and unto dust shalt thou return.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-16.htm">Judges 19:16</a></b></br> And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which <i>was</i> also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place <i>were</i> Benjamites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:12</a></b></br> The sleep of a labouring man <i>is</i> sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/esther/9-3.htm">Business</a> <a href="/psalms/102-11.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/psalms/104-20.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/103-16.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/psalms/90-10.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/psalms/104-14.htm">Service</a> <a href="/psalms/104-13.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Business</a> <a href="/psalms/109-23.htm">Evening</a> <a href="/psalms/104-30.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/psalms/107-12.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-3.htm">Service</a> <a href="/psalms/105-44.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 104</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">A meditation upon the mighty power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">And wonderful providence of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">God's glory is eternal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">The prophet vows perpetually to praise God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/104.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/104.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Man goes forth to his work</b><br>This phrase highlights the daily routine of humanity, reflecting the order and structure God has established in creation. The concept of work is rooted in <a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a>, where Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden to work and take care of it. Work is seen as a divine mandate, not a result of the Fall, but rather a part of God's original design for mankind. The idea of going forth suggests a purposeful departure from one's home or place of rest to engage in productive activity. This aligns with the cultural context of ancient Israel, where agriculture and manual labor were common, and each day began with the rising of the sun, symbolizing a new opportunity to fulfill one's duties.<p><b>and to his labor</b><br>Labor here emphasizes the effort and diligence required in fulfilling one's responsibilities. In the biblical context, labor is often associated with toil and perseverance, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:13</a>, which acknowledges the satisfaction found in labor as a gift from God. The Hebrew culture valued hard work, and this is reflected in the Proverbs, which frequently commend diligence and warn against laziness (<a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a>). Labor is also a reminder of the curse in <a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17-19</a>, where work becomes toilsome due to sin, yet it remains a means through which God provides for His people.<p><b>until evening</b><br>The mention of evening signifies the completion of a day's work, aligning with the natural rhythm of day and night established in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>. This cycle underscores the balance between work and rest, a principle further emphasized by the Sabbath commandment in <a href="/exodus/20-8.htm">Exodus 20:8-11</a>. Evening marks a time of rest and reflection, a pause to acknowledge God's provision and faithfulness throughout the day. It also points to the eschatological rest promised in <a href="/hebrews/4-9.htm">Hebrews 4:9-10</a>, where believers anticipate eternal rest in Christ. The daily cycle of work and rest serves as a type of the greater spiritual rest found in Jesus, who invites the weary to find rest in Him (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/man.htm">Man</a></b><br>Represents humanity in general, emphasizing the daily routine and responsibility of work.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/work.htm">Work</a></b><br>The tasks and duties that individuals engage in as part of their daily lives, reflecting the divine order and purpose.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/evening.htm">Evening</a></b><br>Marks the end of the workday, symbolizing the natural rhythm of life ordained by God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_divine_order_of_work.htm">The Divine Order of Work</a></b><br>Work is part of God's design for humanity. It is not a result of the Fall but a divine mandate given to Adam before sin entered the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/work_as_worship.htm">Work as Worship</a></b><br>Our daily labor is an opportunity to glorify God. By working diligently and with integrity, we reflect God's character and honor Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balance_and_rest.htm">Balance and Rest</a></b><br>The mention of "evening" implies a balance between work and rest. God designed us to work but also to rest, reflecting His own rest after creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purpose_in_routine.htm">Purpose in Routine</a></b><br>Even in the mundane aspects of daily work, there is purpose and meaning. God uses our work to provide for us and to serve others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_and_responsibility.htm">Diligence and Responsibility</a></b><br>We are called to be diligent and responsible in our work, recognizing it as a stewardship entrusted to us by God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_104.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 104</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_in_christ_free_us.htm">How does faith in Christ free us from the law?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_let_good_people_suffer.htm">Why do God allow bad things to happen to good people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_universal_sin_with_good_deeds.htm">(Psalm 14:3) If 'everyone has turned away,' how do we reconcile the idea of universal corruption with good deeds observed across different cultures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/biblical_view_on_antidepressants.htm">What is the biblical perspective on using antidepressants?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/104-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Man</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">goes forth</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵצֵ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ṣê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to his work</span><br /><span class="heb">לְפָעֳל֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6467.htm">Strong's 6467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Doing, deed, work</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to his labor</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽלַעֲבֹ֖דָת֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evening.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָֽרֶב׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6153.htm">Strong's 6153: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evening</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/104-23.htm">Psalm 104:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/104-23.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 104:23 Man goes forth to his work (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/104-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 104:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 104:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 104:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 104:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>