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<t><p class="indent1">You are clothed<MH3847> with splendor<MH1935> and majesty<MH1926>, <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Covering<MH5844a> Yourself with light<MH216> as with a cloak<MH8008>, <t><p class="indent1">Stretching<MH5186> out<MH5186> heaven<MH8064> like a tent<MH3407> curtain<MH3407>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[a]</a></span>He lays<MH7136b> the beams<MH7136b> of His upper<MH5944> chambers<MH5944> in the waters<MH4325>; <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>He makes<MH7760> the clouds<MH5645> His chariot<MH7398>; <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>He walks<MH1980> on the wings<MH3671> of the wind<MH7307>; <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>He makes<MH6213a> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[e]</a></span>the winds<MH7307> His messengers<MH4397>, <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[f]</a></span>Flaming<MH3857> fire<MH784> His ministers<MH8334>. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>He established<MH3245> the earth<MH776> upon its foundations<MH4349>, <t><p class="indent1">So that it will not <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[g]</a></span>totter<MH4131> forever<MH5769> and ever<MH5703>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>You covered<MH3680> it with the deep<MH8415> sea<MH8415> as with a garment<MH3830>; <t><p class="indent1">The waters<MH4325> were standing<MH5975> above<MH5921> the mountains<MH2022>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>They fled<MH5127> from Your rebuke<MH1606>, <t><p class="indent1">At the sound<MH6963> of Your thunder<MH7482> they hurried<MH2648> away<MH2648>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>The mountains<MH2022> rose<MH5927>; the valleys<MH1237> sank<MH3381> down<MH3381> <t><p class="indent1">To the place<MH4725> which<MH2088> You established<MH3245> for them. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>You set<MH7760> a boundary<MH1366> <i>so that</i> they will not pass<MH5674a> over<MH5674a>, <t><p class="indent1"><i>So that</i> they will not return<MH7725> to cover<MH3680> the earth<MH776>. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[h]</a></span>He sends<MH7971> forth springs<MH4599> in the valleys<MH5158a>; <t><p class="indent1">They flow<MH1980> between<MH996> the mountains<MH2022>; <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>They give<MH8248> drink<MH8248> to every<MH3605> animal<MH2421b> of the field<MH7706a>; <t><p class="indent1">The wild<MH6501> donkeys<MH6501> quench<MH7665> their thirst<MH6772>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>The birds<MH5775> of the sky<MH8064> dwell<MH7931> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[i]</a></span>beside<MH5921> them; <t><p class="indent1">They <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[j]</a></span>lift<MH5414> up<MH5414> <i>their</i> voices<MH6963> from among<MH996> the branches<MH6074b>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[k]</a></span>He waters<MH8248> the mountains<MH2022> from His upper<MH5944> chambers<MH5944>; <t><p class="indent1">The earth<MH776> is<MH7646> satisfied<MH7646> with the fruit<MH6529> of His works<MH4639>. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[l]</a></span>He causes the grass<MH2682> to grow<MH6779> for the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[m]</a></span>cattle<MH929>, <t><p class="indent1">And vegetation<MH6212a> for the labor<MH5656> of mankind<MH120>, <t><p class="indent1">So that <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[n]</a></span>they may produce<MH3318> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[o]</a></span>food<MH3899> from the earth<MH776>, <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And wine<MH3196>, which makes<MH8055> a human<MH582> heart<MH3824> cheerful<MH8055>, <t><p class="indent1">So that he makes <i>his</i> face<MH6440> gleam<MH6670b> with oil<MH8081>, <t><p class="indent1">And <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[p]</a></span>food<MH3899>, which sustains<MH5582> a human<MH582> heart<MH3824>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The trees<MH6086> of the LORD<MH3068> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[q]</a></span>drink<MH7646> their fill<MH7646>, <t><p class="indent1">The cedars<MH730> of Lebanon<MH3844> which<MH834> He planted<MH5193>, <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Where<MH834, 8033> the birds<MH6833> build<MH7077> their nests<MH7077>, <t><p class="indent1"><i>And</i> the stork<MH2624>, whose home<MH1004> is the juniper<MH1265> trees<MH1265>. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>The high<MH1364> mountains<MH2022> are for the wild<MH3277> goats<MH3277>; <t><p class="indent1">The cliffs<MH5553> are a refuge<MH4268> for the rock<MH8227a> hyrax<MH8227a>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>He made<MH6213a> the moon<MH3394> for the seasons<MH4150>; <t><p class="indent1">The sun<MH8121> knows<MH3045> the place<MH3996> of<MH3996> its setting<MH3996>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>You appoint<MH7896> darkness<MH2822> and it becomes<MH1961> night<MH3915>, <t><p class="indent1">In which all<MH3605> the animals<MH2421b> of the forest<MH3293a> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[r]</a></span>prowl<MH7430> about<MH7430>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>The young<MH3715> lions<MH3715> roar<MH7580> for their prey<MH2964> <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[s]</a></span>And seek<MH1245> their food<MH400> from God<MH410>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span><i>When</i> the sun<MH8121> rises<MH2224> they withdraw<MH622>, <t><p class="indent1">And they lie<MH7257> down<MH7257> in their dens<MH4585>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>A person<MH120> goes<MH3318> out<MH3318> to his work<MH6467> <t><p class="indent1">And to his labor<MH5656> until<MH5704> evening<MH6153>. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>LORD<MH3068>, how<MH4100> many<MH7231> are<MH7231> Your works<MH4639>! <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[t]</a></span>In wisdom<MH2451> You have made<MH6213a> them all<MH3605>; <t><p class="indent1">The earth<MH776> is full<MH4390> of Your <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[u]</a></span>possessions<MH7075>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[v]</a></span>There<MH2088> is the sea<MH3220>, great<MH1419> and <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[w]</a></span>broad<MH7342>, <t><p class="indent1">In<MH8033> which<MH8033> are swarms<MH7431> without<MH369> number<MH4557>, <t><p class="indent1">Animals<MH2421b> both small<MH6996a> and great<MH1419>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>The ships<MH591> move<MH1980> along there<MH8033>, <t><p class="indent1"><i>And</i> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[x]</a></span>Leviathan<MH3882>, which<MH2088> You have formed<MH3336> to have<MH7832> fun<MH7832> in it. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>They all<MH3605> wait<MH7663b> for You <t><p class="indent1">To give<MH5414> them their food<MH400> in <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[y]</a></span>due season<MH6256>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>You give<MH5414> to them, they gather<MH3950> <i>it</i> up<MH3950>; <t><p class="indent1">You open<MH6605a> Your hand<MH3027>, they are<MH7646> satisfied<MH7646> with good<MH2896b>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>You hide<MH5641> Your face<MH6440>, they are terrified<MH926>; <t><p class="indent1">You take<MH622> away<MH622> their breath<MH7307>, they perish<MH1478> <t><p class="indent1">And return<MH7725> to their dust<MH6083>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>You send<MH7971> forth Your <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[z]</a></span>Spirit<MH7307>, they are created<MH1254a>; <t><p class="indent1">And You renew<MH2318> the face<MH6440> of the ground<MH127>. <poetry><p class="paragraph"><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>May the glory<MH3519b> of the LORD<MH3068> endure<MH1961> forever<MH5769>; <t><p class="indent1">May the LORD<MH3068> rejoice<MH8055> in His works<MH4639>; <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[aa]</a></span>He looks<MH5027> at the earth<MH776>, and it trembles<MH7460>; <t><p class="indent1">He touches<MH5060> the mountains<MH2022>, and they smoke<MH6225>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[ab]</a></span>I will sing<MH2167> to the LORD<MH3068> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[ac]</a></span>as long as I live<MH2425b>; <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[ad]</a></span>I will sing<MH2167> praise<MH2167> to my God<MH430> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[ae]</a></span>while<MH5750> I have my being. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>May my praise<MH7879> be pleasing<MH6149> to Him; <t><p class="indent1">As for me, I shall rejoice<MH8055> in the LORD<MH3068>. <poetry><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/104-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>May sinners<MH2400> be removed<MH8552> from the earth<MH776> <t><p class="indent1">And <i>may</i> the wicked<MH7563> be no<MH369> more<MH5750>. <t><p class="indent1">Bless<MH1288> the LORD<MH3068>, my soul<MH5315>. <t><p class="indent1"><span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[af]</a></span>Praise<MH1984b> <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[ag]</a></span>the LORD<MH3050>!<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">3</span> Lit <i>The one who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">3</span> Lit <i>The one who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">3</span> Lit <i>The one who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Lit <i>Who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[e]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Or <i>His angels, spirits</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[f]</span> <span class="fnverse">4</span> Or <i>His ministers flames of fire</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[g]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Or <i>move out of place</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[h]</span> <span class="fnverse">10</span> Lit <i>The one who sends</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[i]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Or <i>over;</i> or <i>above</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[j]</span> <span class="fnverse">12</span> Lit <i>give forth</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[k]</span> <span class="fnverse">13</span> Lit <i>Who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[l]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>Who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[m]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Or <i>animals</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[n]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Or <i>He</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[o]</span> <span class="fnverse">14</span> Lit <i>bread</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[p]</span> <span class="fnverse">15</span> Lit <i>bread</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[q]</span> <span class="fnverse">16</span> Lit <i>are satisfied</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[r]</span> <span class="fnverse">20</span> Lit <i>crawl</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[s]</span> <span class="fnverse">21</span> Lit <i>And to seek</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[t]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> Or <i>With</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[u]</span> <span class="fnverse">24</span> Or <i>creatures</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[v]</span> <span class="fnverse">25</span> Or <i>This</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[w]</span> <span class="fnverse">25</span> Or <i>broad of dimensions;</i> lit <i>hands</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[x]</span> <span class="fnverse">26</span> Or <i>a sea monster</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[y]</span> <span class="fnverse">27</span> Lit <i>its appointed time</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[z]</span> <span class="fnverse">30</span> Or <i>breath</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[aa]</span> <span class="fnverse">32</span> Lit <i>The one who</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[ab]</span> <span class="fnverse">33</span> Or <i>Let me sing</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[ac]</span> <span class="fnverse">33</span> Lit <i>in my lifetime</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[ad]</span> <span class="fnverse">33</span> Or <i>Let me sing</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[ae]</span> <span class="fnverse">33</span> Lit <i>while I still am</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[af]</span> <span class="fnverse">35</span> Or <i>Hallelujah!</i><br><span class="footnotesbot">[ag]</span> <span class="fnverse">35</span> Heb <i>Y<i>AH</i></i><br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">New American Standard Bible<br>Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020<br>by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. 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