Psalms 104

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[1]A meditation upon the majesty, power, and wonderful providence of God. [31]God's glory is eternal. [33]The prophet voweth to praise God perpetually.

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.

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.

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.

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.

32. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke.

33. I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

34. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.

35. Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.

Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the mountains. At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which thou hast founded for them. Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth. He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. 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; And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house. The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season. That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled with good. Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth. The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they smoke. I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.

NKJV

1. Bless the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, You are very great:
You are clothed with honor and majesty,

2. Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment,
Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain.

3. He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters,
Who makes the clouds His chariot,
Who walks on the wings of the wind,

4. Who makes His angels spirits,
His ministers a flame of fire.

5. You who laid the foundations of the earth,
So that it should not be moved forever,

6. You covered it with the deep as with a garment;
The waters stood above the mountains.

7. At Your rebuke they fled;
At the voice of Your thunder they hastened away.

8. They went up over the mountains;
They went down into the valleys,
To the place which You founded for them.

9. You have set a boundary that they may not pass over,
That they may not return to cover the earth.

10. He sends the springs into the valleys;
They flow among the hills.

11. They give drink to every beast of the field;
The wild donkeys quench their thirst.

12. By them the birds of the heavens have their home;
They sing among the branches.

13. He waters the hills from His upper chambers;
The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works.

14. He causes the grass to grow for the cattle,
And vegetation for the service of man,
That he may bring forth food from the earth,

15. And wine that makes glad the heart of man,
Oil to make his face shine,
And bread which strengthens man’s heart.

16. The trees of the Lord are full of sap,
The cedars of Lebanon which He planted,

17. Where the birds make their nests;
The stork has her home in the fir trees.

18. The high hills are for the wild goats;
The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers.

19. He appointed the moon for seasons;
The sun knows its going down.

20. You make darkness, and it is night,
In which all the beasts of the forest creep about.

21. The young lions roar after their prey,
And seek their food from God.

22. When the sun rises, they gather together
And lie down in their dens.

23. Man goes out to his work
And to his labor until the evening.

24. O Lord, how manifold are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all.
The earth is full of Your possessions—

25. This great and wide sea,
In which are innumerable teeming things,
Living things both small and great.

26. There the ships sail about;
There is that Leviathan
Which You have made to play there.

27. These all wait for You,
That You may give them their food in due season.

28. What You give them they gather in;
You open Your hand, they are filled with good.

29. You hide Your face, they are troubled;
You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust.

30. You send forth Your Spirit, they are created;
And You renew the face of the earth.

31. May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
May the Lord rejoice in His works.

32. He looks on the earth, and it trembles;
He touches the hills, and they smoke.

33. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

34. May my meditation be sweet to Him;
I will be glad in the Lord.

35. May sinners be consumed from the earth,
And the wicked be no more.
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Praise the Lord!

Bless the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, You are very great:
You are clothed with honor and majesty, Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment,
Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters,
Who makes the clouds His chariot,
Who walks on the wings of the wind, Who makes His angels spirits,
His ministers a flame of fire. You who laid the foundations of the earth,
So that it should not be moved forever, You covered it with the deep as with a garment;
The waters stood above the mountains. At Your rebuke they fled;
At the voice of Your thunder they hastened away. They went up over the mountains;
They went down into the valleys,
To the place which You founded for them. You have set a boundary that they may not pass over,
That they may not return to cover the earth. He sends the springs into the valleys;
They flow among the hills. They give drink to every beast of the field;
The wild donkeys quench their thirst. By them the birds of the heavens have their home;
They sing among the branches. He waters the hills from His upper chambers;
The earth is satisfied with the fruit of Your works. He causes the grass to grow for the cattle,
And vegetation for the service of man,
That he may bring forth food from the earth, And wine that makes glad the heart of man,
Oil to make his face shine,
And bread which strengthens man’s heart. The trees of the Lord are full of sap,
The cedars of Lebanon which He planted, Where the birds make their nests;
The stork has her home in the fir trees. The high hills are for the wild goats;
The cliffs are a refuge for the rock badgers. He appointed the moon for seasons;
The sun knows its going down. You make darkness, and it is night,
In which all the beasts of the forest creep about. The young lions roar after their prey,
And seek their food from God. When the sun rises, they gather together
And lie down in their dens. Man goes out to his work
And to his labor until the evening. O Lord, how manifold are Your works!
In wisdom You have made them all.
The earth is full of Your possessions— This great and wide sea,
In which are innumerable teeming things,
Living things both small and great. There the ships sail about;
There is that Leviathan
Which You have made to play there. These all wait for You,
That You may give them their food in due season. What You give them they gather in;
You open Your hand, they are filled with good. You hide Your face, they are troubled;
You take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. You send forth Your Spirit, they are created;
And You renew the face of the earth. May the glory of the Lord endure forever;
May the Lord rejoice in His works. He looks on the earth, and it trembles;
He touches the hills, and they smoke. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. May my meditation be sweet to Him;
I will be glad in the Lord. May sinners be consumed from the earth,
And the wicked be no more.
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Praise the Lord!

Metrical version

Psalm 104

C.M. Glasgow, St. Peter

Bless GOD, my soul.  O LORD my God,
thou art exceeding great;
With honour and with majesty
thou clothed art in state.

With light, as with a robe, thyself
thou coverest about;
And, like unto a curtain, thou
the heavens stretchest out.

Who of his chambers doth the beams
within the waters lay;
Who doth the clouds his chariot make,
on wings of wind make way.

Who flaming fire his ministers,
his angels spirits, doth make:
Who earth's foundations did lay,
that it should never shake.

Thou didst it cover with the deep,
as with a garment spread:
The waters stood above the hills,
when thou the word but said.

But at the voice of thy rebuke
they fled, and would not stay;
They at thy thunder's dreadful voice
did haste them fast away.

They by the mountains do ascend,
and by the valley-ground
Descend, unto that very place
which thou for them didst found.

Thou hast a bound unto them set,
that they may not pass over,
That they do not return again
the face of earth to cover.

He to the valleys sends the springs,
which run among the hills:
They to all beasts of field give drink,
wild asses drink their fills.

By them the fowls of heav'n shall have
their habitation,
Which do among the branches sing
with delectation.

He from his chambers watereth
the hills, when they are dried:
With fruit and increase of thy works
the earth is satisfied.

For cattle he makes grass to grow,
he makes the herb to spring
For th' use of man, that food to him
he from the earth may bring;

And wine, that to the heart of man
doth cheerfulness impart,
Oil that his face makes shine, and bread
that strengtheneth his heart.

The trees of GOD are full of sap;
the cedars that do stand
In Lebanon, which planted were
by his almighty hand.

Birds of the air upon their boughs
do choose their nests to make;
As for the stork, the fir-tree she
doth for her dwelling take.

The lofty mountains for wild goats
a place of refuge be;
The conies also to the rocks
do for their safety flee.

He sets the moon in heav'n, thereby
the seasons to discern:
From him the sun his certain time
of going down doth learn.

Thou darkness mak'st, 'tis night, then beasts
of forests creep abroad.
The lions young roar for their prey,
and seek their meat from God.

The sun doth rise, and home they flock,
down in their dens they lie.
Man goes to work, his labour he
doth to the evening ply.

How manifold, LORD, are thy works!
in wisdom wonderful
Thou ev'ry one of them hast made;
earth's of thy riches full:

So is this great and spacious sea,
wherein things creeping are,
Which numbered cannot be; and beasts
both great and small are there.

There ships go; there thou mak'st to play
that leviathan great.
These all wait on thee, that thou may'st
in due time give them meat.

That which thou givest unto them
they gather for their food;
Thine hand thou open'st lib'rally,
they filled are with good.

Thou hid'st thy face; they troubled are,
their breath thou tak'st away;
Then do they die, and to their dust
return again do they.

Thy quick'ning spirit thou send'st forth,
then they created be;
And then the earth's decayed face
renewed is by thee.

The glory of the mighty LORD
continue shall for ever:
The Lord JEHOVAH shall rejoice
in all his works together.

Earth, as affrighted, trembleth all,
if he on it but look;
And if the mountains he but touch,
they presently do smoke.

I will sing to the LORD most high,
so long as I shall live;
And while I being have I shall
to my God praises give.

Of him my meditation shall
sweet thoughts to me afford;
And as for me, I will rejoice
in God, my only Lord.

From earth let sinners be consumed,
let ill men no more be.
O thou my soul, bless thou the LORD.
Praise to the LORD give ye.