Psalm 104:31-35 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 104:31-35

The psalmist concludes this meditation with speaking, I. Praise to God, which is chiefly intended in the psalm. 1. He is to be praised, (1.) As a great God, and a God of matchless perfection: The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever, Ps. 104:31. It shall endure to the end of time in his works of creation and providence; it shall endure to eternity in the felicity and adorations of saints and angels. Man's glory is fading; God's glory is everlasting. Creatures change, but with the Creator... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:31

The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever ,.... The glory which arises from the works of his hands, which is due unto him, and shall be given him; this is opposed to the perishing and fading glory of all created beings: and as Christ is the person spoken of throughout the whole psalm, this may be understood of his glory as the only begotten of the Father; and which is equal to his Father's glory, and is the same yesterday, today, and for ever; and of the glory of his office as Mediator:... read more

John Gill

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 104:32

He looketh on the earth - Even the look of God terrifies all created nature! He toucheth the hills - So easy is it for God to burn up the earth and the worlds thereof, that even his touch kindles the mountains into flames! See Etna, Vesuvius, Stromboli, etc.; these are ignited by the touch of God. How majestic are these figures! The renewal of the earth, and re-creation of deceased animals, shall take place when he shall shake terribly the heavens and the earth; when they shall be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:33

I will sing unto the Lord - The psalmist exulting in the glorious prospect of the renovation of all things, breaks out in triumphant anticipation of the great event, and says, I will sing unto the Lord בחיי bechaiyai , with my lives, the life that I now have, and the life that I shall have hereafter. I will sing praise to my God - בעודי beodi , "in my eternity;" my going on, my endless progression. What astonishing ideas! But then, how shall this great work be brought about? and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:35

Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more - Or, He shall consume the wicked and ungodly, till no more of them be found. Then the wicked shall be turned into hell, with all the nations that forget God. No wonder, with these prospects before his eyes, he cries out, "Bless Jehovah, O my soul! Hallelujah!" And ye that hear of these things, bless the Lord also. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:31

Verse 31 31.Glory be to Jehovah for ever The inspired writer shows for what purpose he has celebrated in the preceding part of the psalm the power, wisdom, and goodness of God in his works, namely, to stir up men to praise him. It is no small honor that God for our sake has so magnificently adorned the world, in order that we may not only be spectators of this beauteous theater, but also enjoy the multiplied abundance and variety of good things which are presented to us in it. Our gratitude in... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 104:31-35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 104:31

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 104:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:33

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:35

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 104:31

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