Psalms 104:24 - Exposition

O Lord, how manifold are thy works! This is a parenthetic ejaculation, from which the psalmist cannot refrain, as he contemplates creation so far. It breaks the continuity of his description ( Psalms 104:2-32 ), but not unpleasingly. In wisdom hast thou made them all (comp. Proverbs 3:19 , "The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens"). (On the "wisdom" of God, as shown in creation, see the whole series of 'Bridgewater Treatises.') The earth is full of thy riches; or possessions (comp. Psalms 105:21 ). "The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof" ( Psalms 24:1 ). Creation gives the right of ownership.