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Psalms 104:1-35

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

EXPOSITION

"THE psalmist, in a time of severe trouble, arising from the power of the heathen, seeks consolation in reflecting on the greatness of God in nature," So Hengstenberg, correctly. The main topic of the psalm (Psalms 104:2-32) is thus the greatness of God as seen in his works. A direct ascription of praise precedes (Psalms 104:1) and follows (Psalms 104:33-35) the description of God's wonders in nature.

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