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Psalms 104:12
12The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.
Psalms 104:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches.
- New King James Version (NKJV)By them the birds of the heavens have their home; They sing among the branches.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The birds nest beside the streams and sing among the branches of the trees.
Context of Psalms 104:12
10He makes springs pour water into the ravines; it flows between the mountains. 11They give water to all the beasts of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. 13He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work. 14He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth:
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עֲ֭לֵיהֶם עוֹף־הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם יִשְׁכּ֑וֹן מִבֵּ֥ין עֳ֝פָאיִ֗ם יִתְּנוּ־קֽוֹל׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 104:12
- Psalms 104:16The trees of the Lord are well watered, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
- Psalms 50:11I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine.
- Psalms 84:3Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.
- Psalms 148:10wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds,
- Matthew 6:26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
- Psalms 147:9He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call.
Commentaries on Psalms 104:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation - All fowls love verdure, and have their residence where they can find wood and water.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation - Among them the fowls of the air dwell. That is, among the trees which spring up by the fountains and water-courses. The whole picture is full of animation and beauty. Which sing among the branches - Margin, as in Hebrew, “give a voice.” Their voice is heard - their sweet music - in the foliage of the trees which grow on the margin of the streams and by the fountains. There is scarcely to be…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-18Verses 10-18 When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does God provide for the inferior…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11-18The psalmist celebrates animal, plant, and human life, as well as the Lord’s abundant provision for all of it (Genesis 1:9–30).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 10-1310-13. Once destructive, these waters are subjected to the service of God's creatures. In rain and dew from His chambers (compare Psa 104:3), and fountains and streams, they give drink to thirsting animals and fertilize the soil. Trees thus nourished supply homes to singing birds, and the earth teems with the productions of God's wise agencies,Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 104
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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