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Psalms 104:24

The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 104:24

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

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 (), but not unpleasingly.

In wisdom hast thou made them all (comp. , "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. ). "The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof" (). Creation gives the right of ownership.

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