Psalms 104:24
What does Psalms 104:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 104:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 104:24 means
This verse is an exclamation of praise to God, marveling at the vastness and intricacy of His creation. The psalmist acknowledges that everything God has made is a product of His infinite wisdom, displaying intelligent design and purpose. The phrase “the earth is full of your riches” highlights the abundance and overflowing provision found in the natural world, all attributed to God’s creative power. It emphasizes the beauty, diversity, and sustenance that come from His hand, painting a picture of a world generously endowed by its Creator. The verse invites reflection on God's sovereignty and His benevolent involvement in the world.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.
KJV
King James Version · 1611O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901O Jehovah, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: The earth is full of thy riches.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O Lord, how great is the number of your works! in wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of the things you have made.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862How many have been Thy works, O Jehovah, All of them in wisdom Thou hast made, Full is the earth of thy possessions.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he increased his people exceedingly: and strengthened them over their enemies.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890How manifold are thy works, O Jehovah! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
Context
Psalm 104 is a hymn of creation, celebrating God's majesty as the world's Creator and Sustainer. Preceding this verse, the psalm describes various aspects of God's creative work, detailing the heavens, the waters, the land, and the provision for living creatures. It speaks of God clothing Himself with light, stretching out the heavens, and establishing the earth. Following Psalm 104:24, the psalm continues to elaborate on the intricate design and ongoing sustenance of creation, highlighting how all living things depend on God for their continued existence and provision. This verse serves as a central declaration of praise amidst the descriptive account of God's creative acts.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 1:24
And God said, Let the earth bring forth living creatures after their kind, cattle, and creeping things, and beasts of the earth after their kind: and it was so.
- Psalms 40:5
Many, O Jehovah my God, are the wonderful works which thou hast done, And thy thoughts which are to us-ward: They cannot be set in order unto thee; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered.
- Psalms 24:1
The earth is Jehovah’s, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein.
- Genesis 1:11
And God said, Let the earth put forth grass, herbs yielding seed, and fruit-trees bearing fruit after their kind, wherein is the seed thereof, upon the earth: and it was so.
- Psalms 50:10
For every beast of the forest is mine, And the cattle upon a thousand hills.
- Ephesians 3:10
to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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