Psalm 104:24-35 KJV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:32

He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth ,.... As Sinai did when he descended on it, Psalm 68:8 , to which the allusion seems to be; and a look from him, a severe one, a frowning one, will make the inhabitants of the earth to tremble; a providential look, sending famine, pestilence or the sword among them. A displeased look will make the hearts of his own children tremble, as no doubt Peter's did, when the Lord looked upon him, and he remembered his word; and if a look, much more a word,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:33

I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live ,.... Or, "in my life or lives F23 בחיי "in vita mea", V. L. Pagninus; "in vitis meis", Montanus. ", throughout the whole of it. This was what the psalmist determined to do, let others do what they would; even sing songs of praise to the Lord; since he was the God of his life, who had fed him all his life long; from whom he had all the mercies of life, and by whom he had been followed with goodness and mercy all his days, and on whom his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:34

My meditation of him shall be sweet ,.... Of the glories, excellencies, and perfections of his person; of his offices, as Mediator, King, Priest, and Prophet, the Saviour and Redeemer; of his works of creation, providence, and redemption; of his word, the blessed truths and comfortable doctrines of it; of his providential dispensations, and gracious dealings with his people in the present state; which to meditate upon, when grace is in exercise, is very sweet, delightful, and comfortable.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:35

Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth ,.... Not in common, for all men are sinners, even good men are not without sin; but notorious sinners, whose lives are one continued series and course of sinning; such as will not have Christ to reign over them, and do not give him the glory due unto him; particularly antichrist, the man of sin, and his followers; they that worship the beast and his image: these will be consumed with the breath of his mouth, and with the brightness of his coming,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:24

O Lord, how manifold are thy works - In this verse there are three propositions: The works of the Lord are multitudinous and varied. They are so constructed as to show the most consummate wisdom in their design, and in the end for which they are formed. They are all God's property, and should be used only in reference to the end for which they were created. All abuse and waste of God's creatures are spoil and robbery on the property of the Creator. On this verse Mr. Ray has published... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:25

This great and wide sea - The original is very emphatic: ידים ורחב גדול הים זה zeh haiyam gadol urechab yadayim , "This very sea, great and extensive of hands." Its waters, like arms, encompassing all the terrene parts of the globe. I suppose the psalmist was within sight of the Mediterranean when he wrote these words. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:26

There go the ships - By means of navigation, countries the most remote are connected, and all the inhabitants of the earth become known to each other. He appears at this time to have seen the ships under sail. That leviathan - This may mean the whale, or any of the large marine animals. The Septuagint and Vulgate call it dragon. Sometimes the crocodile is intended by the original word. To play therein - Dreadful and tempestuous as the sea may appear, and uncontrollable in its billows... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:27

These wait all upon thee - The innumerable fry of the smaller aquatic animals, as well as whales, dolphins, porpoises, and sharks, all have their meat from God. He has in his gracious providence furnished that sort of food which is suitable to all. And this provision is various; not only for every kind of fish does God provide food, but a different kind of aliment for each in its different periods of growth. Here are displayed the goodness and infinitely varied providence of God: "He giveth... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:28

That thou givest them they gather - All creatures are formed with such and such digestive organs, and the food proper for them is provided. Infinitely varied as are living creatures in their habits and internal economy, so are the aliments which God has caused the air, the earth, and the waters to produce. Thou openest thine hand - An allusion to the act of scattering grain among fowls. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:29

Thou hidest thy face - If thou bring dearth or famine on the land, contagion in the air, or any destruction on the provision made by the waters, then beasts, fowl, and fish die, and are dissolved. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:32

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:35

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:27

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:28

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:29

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