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I will be glad in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/104.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my praise be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/104.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/104.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let my meditation be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/104.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let my musing be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall be glad in Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/104.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />May my meditation be sweet <i>and</i> pleasing to Him; As for me, I will rejoice <i>and</i> be glad in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/104.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my meditation be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/104.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my meditation be pleasing to Him; I will rejoice in the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/104.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let thy meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/104.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I hope my thoughts will please you, because you are the one who makes me glad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/104.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let my meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/104.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />May my thoughts be pleasing to him. I will find joy in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/104.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May he be pleased with my song, for my gladness comes from him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/104.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />May my thoughts be pleasing to him; indeed, I will rejoice in the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/104.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/104.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/104.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let your meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/104.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/104.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let my meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/104.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My meditation on Him is sweet, "" I rejoice in YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/104.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sweet is my meditation on Him, I -- I do rejoice in Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/104.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My meditating upon him shall be sweet: I will rejoice in Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/104.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let my speech be acceptable to him: but I will take delight in the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/104.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 103:34>May my speech be pleasing to him. Truly, I will take delight in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/104.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />May my meditation be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/104.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/104.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let my praise be acceptable to him; I will be glad in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/104.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My praise will delight him I shall rejoice in LORD JEHOVAH!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/104.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let my musing be sweet unto Him; As for me, I will rejoice in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/104.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let my meditation be sweet to him: and I will rejoice in the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/104-34.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=13027" 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">33</span>I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7879.htm" title="7879: śî·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Complaint, musing. From siyach; a contemplation; by implication, an utterance.">May my meditation</a> <a href="/hebrew/6149.htm" title="6149: ye·‘ĕ·raḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be sweet or pleasing. A primitive root; to be agreeable.">be pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">for I</a> <a href="/hebrew/8055.htm" title="8055: ’eś·maḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- Rejoice, be glad. A primitive root; probably to brighten up, i.e. be blithe or gleesome.">rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>May sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hallelujah!…<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="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5-6</a></span><br />My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You. / When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-15.htm">Psalm 119:15</a></span><br />I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Psalm 145:5</a></span><br />the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a></span><br />Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></span><br />But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-12.htm">Psalm 77:12</a></span><br />I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Psalm 143:5</a></span><br />I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16-18</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/139-17.htm">Psalm 139:17-18</a></span><br />How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum! / If I were to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; and when I awake, I am still with You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">meditation</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-2.htm">Psalm 1:2</a></b></br> But his delight <i>is</i> in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-5.htm">Psalm 63:5,6</a></b></br> My soul shall be satisfied as <i>with</i> marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise <i>thee</i> with joyful lips: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-12.htm">Psalm 77:12</a></b></br> I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.</p><p class="hdg">I will be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></b></br> Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all <i>ye that are</i> upright in heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17,18</a></b></br> Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither <i>shall</i> fruit <i>be</i> in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and <i>there shall be</i> no herd in the stalls: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-47.htm">Luke 1:47</a></b></br> And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/90-9.htm">Meditation</a> <a href="/psalms/39-3.htm">Musing</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/psalms/69-31.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/81-2.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/psalms/94-19.htm">Thoughts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/105-3.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/119-97.htm">Meditation</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Musing</a> <a href="/psalms/106-24.htm">Pleasant</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/psalms/105-3.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/119-103.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Thoughts</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>May my meditation be pleasing to Him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of aligning one's thoughts and reflections with God's will. In biblical context, meditation involves deep contemplation on God's word and works, as seen in <a href="/joshua/1-8.htm">Joshua 1:8</a>, where meditating on the law is encouraged for success. The desire for one's meditation to be pleasing to God reflects a heart seeking to honor Him, similar to David's prayer in <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a>, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." This aligns with the biblical principle that God values the intentions and thoughts of the heart (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>).<p><b>for I rejoice in the LORD</b><br>Rejoicing in the LORD is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and the broader biblical narrative. It signifies finding joy and satisfaction in God's presence, character, and deeds. This joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in the relationship with God, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Historically, this joy was expressed in worship and praise, often in the context of communal gatherings at the temple. Theologically, it points to the ultimate fulfillment of joy in Christ, who is the source of true and lasting joy for believers (<a href="/john/15-11.htm">John 15:11</a>). This rejoicing is both a response to God's goodness and a testimony to others of His faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/104.htm">Psalm 104</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep desire for his thoughts and meditations to be pleasing to God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/creation.htm">Creation</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/104.htm">Psalm 104</a> celebrates God's creation, highlighting His majesty and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_meditation.htm">The Importance of Meditation</a></b><br>Meditation is not just an Eastern practice but a biblical one, where believers are encouraged to focus their thoughts on God and His Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pleasing_god_with_our_thoughts.htm">Pleasing God with Our Thoughts</a></b><br>Our internal life matters to God. Just as our actions should honor Him, so should our thoughts and meditations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejoicing_in_the_lord.htm">Rejoicing in the LORD</a></b><br>True joy is found in a relationship with God. Rejoicing in the Lord is both a response to His goodness and a command for believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_creation_in_worship.htm">The Role of Creation in Worship</a></b><br>Observing and meditating on God's creation can lead us to worship and rejoice in Him, as seen in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/104.htm">Psalm 104</a>.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_renewed_minds.htm">Transformation Through Renewed Minds</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to continually renew our minds, aligning our thoughts with God's truth, which leads to transformation and a life that pleases Him.<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/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_blood_essential_for_life.htm">What does 'Words of My Mouth, Meditation of My Heart' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_we_'taste'_god's_goodness.htm">How can Psalm 34:8 state 'taste and see that the Lord is good' when there is no empirical way to measure spiritual experiences?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_delight_in_the_lord.htm">How can you delight yourself in the Lord?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/104.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">My meditation.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">my singing </span>or <span class= "ital">my poetry.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/104.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My meditation of him shall be sweet;</span> rather, <span class="accented">may my meditation be pleasing to him!</span> (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). <span class="cmt_word">I be glad in the Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a>, etc.). Rejoicing in the Lord is a form of praising him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/104-34.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">May my meditation</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂיחִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(śî·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7879.htm">Strong's 7879: </a> </span><span class="str2">A contemplation, an utterance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be pleasing</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶעֱרַ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(ye·‘ĕ·raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6149.htm">Strong's 6149: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be sweet or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֣יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֝נֹכִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶשְׂמַ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(’eś·maḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8055.htm">Strong's 8055: </a> </span><span class="str2">To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/104-34.htm">Psalm 104:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/104-34.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 104:34 Let your meditation be sweet to him (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 104:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 104:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/104-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 104:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 104:35" /></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>