Psalm 103:20
New International Version
Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word.

New Living Translation
Praise the LORD, you angels, you mighty ones who carry out his plans, listening for each of his commands.

English Standard Version
Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!

Berean Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.

King James Bible
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

New King James Version
Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.

New American Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word!

NASB 1995
Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word!

NASB 1977
Bless the LORD, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word!

Legacy Standard Bible
Bless Yahweh, you His angels, Mighty in strength, who perform His word, Obeying the voice of His word!

Amplified Bible
Bless the LORD, you His angels, You mighty ones who do His commandments, Obeying the voice of His word!

Christian Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all his angels of great strength, who do his word, obedient to his command.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Praise the LORD, all His angels of great strength, who do His word, obedient to His command.

American Standard Version
Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Contemporary English Version
All of you mighty angels, who obey God's commands, come and praise your LORD!

English Revised Version
Bless the LORD, ye angels of his: ye mighty in strength, that fulfill his word, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Praise the LORD, all his angels, you mighty beings who carry out his orders and are ready to obey his spoken orders.

Good News Translation
Praise the LORD, you strong and mighty angels, who obey his commands, who listen to what he says.

International Standard Version
Bless the LORD, you angels who belong to him, you mighty warriors who carry out his commands, who are obedient to the sound of his words.

Majority Standard Bible
Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.

NET Bible
Praise the LORD, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!

New Heart English Bible
Praise the LORD, all you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word.

World English Bible
Praise Yahweh, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Bless YHWH, you His messengers, "" Mighty in power—doing His word, "" To listen to the voice of His word.

Young's Literal Translation
Bless Jehovah, ye His messengers, Mighty in power -- doing His word, To hearken to the voice of His Word.

Smith's Literal Translation
Praise Jehovah, ye his messengers mighty of strength, doing his word, to hear the voice of his word.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bless the Lord, all ye his angels: you that are mighty in strength, and execute his word, hearkening to the voice of his orders.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bless the Lord, all you his Angels: powerful in virtue, doing his word, in order to heed the voice of his discourse.

New American Bible
Bless the LORD, all you his angels, mighty in strength, acting at his behest, obedient to his command.

New Revised Standard Version
Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, obedient to his spoken word.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bless the LORD, O you his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Bless LORD JEHOVAH, his Angels, who are Masters in power, doing his commandments.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Bless the LORD, ye angels of His, Ye mighty in strength, that fulfil His word, Hearkening unto the voice of His word.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Bless the Lord, all ye his angels, mighty in strength, who perform his bidding, ready to hearken to the voice of his words.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Bless the LORD, O My Soul
19The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. 20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. 21Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will.…

Cross References
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Revelation 22:9
But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”

Daniel 7:10
A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.

Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: / “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

Matthew 4:11
Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

1 Peter 3:22
who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.

Revelation 5:11-12
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands. / In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Isaiah 6:2-3
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.”

Job 38:7
while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

2 Kings 19:35
And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!

Genesis 28:12
And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder.

Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Luke 1:19
“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Acts 12:7
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.


Treasury of Scripture

Bless the LORD, you his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word.

bless

Psalm 148:2
Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

Luke 2:13,14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, …

Revelation 19:5,6
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great…

that excel in strength.

Psalm 78:25
Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full.

2 Kings 19:35
And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.

Isaiah 6:2
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

do his

Matthew 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Luke 1:19
And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

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Psalm 103
1. An exhortation to bless God for his mercy
5. And for the constancy thereof














Bless the LORD
The phrase "Bless the LORD" is a call to worship and adoration directed towards Yahweh, the covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew word for "bless" is "barak," which means to kneel or to show reverence. This act of blessing is not just a verbal expression but an attitude of the heart, acknowledging God's sovereignty and goodness. In the context of the psalm, it is a call for all creation, including the heavenly beings, to recognize and honor the majesty and holiness of God.

all His angels
The term "angels" comes from the Hebrew word "malak," meaning messenger. Angels are spiritual beings created by God to serve Him and carry out His will. They are often depicted in Scripture as God's messengers, warriors, and ministers. The phrase "all His angels" emphasizes the totality and unity of these celestial beings in their service to God. Historically, angels have been seen as intermediaries between God and humanity, playing crucial roles in biblical narratives.

mighty in strength
The phrase "mighty in strength" highlights the power and capability of the angels. The Hebrew word for "mighty" is "gibbor," which conveys the idea of being strong, valiant, or heroic. This description underscores the angels' ability to execute God's commands with great power and authority. In the biblical context, angels are often depicted as warriors who protect God's people and execute His judgments, reflecting their formidable strength and unwavering loyalty to God.

who do His word
"Who do His word" refers to the obedience and faithfulness of the angels in carrying out God's commands. The Hebrew word for "word" is "dabar," which can mean speech, command, or decree. This phrase emphasizes the angels' role as executors of God's will, acting in perfect alignment with His purposes. Their obedience serves as a model for believers, illustrating the importance of aligning one's actions with God's directives.

who hearken to the voice of His command
The phrase "who hearken to the voice of His command" further emphasizes the attentiveness and responsiveness of the angels to God's instructions. The Hebrew word for "hearken" is "shama," which means to listen, hear, or obey. This implies not just passive listening but active and immediate obedience. The "voice of His command" signifies God's authoritative and sovereign directives. The angels' readiness to respond to God's voice serves as an inspiration for believers to cultivate a heart that is sensitive and responsive to God's leading.

(20) Just as in the highest revelation made by Jesus Christ the angels in heaven rejoice over the repentant sinner, so in the psalmist's view the mercy of Jehovah to his faithful people is cause for high acclaim among the hosts around the throne.

Verse 20. - Bless the Lord, ye his angels (comp. Psalm 148:2). That excel in strength. The angels that "excel in strength" - literally, are mighty in strength - may best be understood as those called in the New Testament "archangels" (1 Thessalonians 4:16; Jude 1:9), the highest of the glorious beings that stand around the throne of God (Revelation 8:2, 6; Revelation 10:1) and execute his behests. These are they that, in an especial sense, do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Bless
בָּרֲכ֥וּ (bā·ră·ḵū)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

the LORD,
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

all His angels
מַלְאָ֫כָ֥יו (mal·’ā·ḵāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

mighty
גִּבֹּ֣רֵי (gib·bō·rê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

in strength,
כֹ֭חַ (ḵō·aḥ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

who do
עֹשֵׂ֣י (‘ō·śê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

His word,
דְבָר֑וֹ (ḏə·ḇā·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

who hearken
לִ֝שְׁמֹ֗עַ (liš·mō·a‘)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

to the voice
בְּק֣וֹל (bə·qō·wl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of His command.
דְּבָרֽוֹ׃ (də·ḇā·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause


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