Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then people go out to their work, to their labor until evening. New Living Translation Then people go off to their work, where they labor until evening. English Standard Version Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening. Berean Standard Bible Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. King James Bible Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. New King James Version Man goes out to his work And to his labor until the evening. New American Standard Bible A person goes out to his work And to his labor until evening. NASB 1995 Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening. NASB 1977 Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening. Legacy Standard Bible Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening. Amplified Bible Man goes out to his work And remains at his labor until evening. Christian Standard Bible Man goes out to his work and to his labor until evening. Holman Christian Standard Bible Man goes out to his work and to his labor until evening. American Standard Version Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labor until the evening. Contemporary English Version then we go out to work until the end of day. English Revised Version Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then people go to do their work, to do their tasks until evening. Good News Translation Then people go out to do their work and keep working until evening. International Standard Version People go out to their work and labor until evening. Majority Standard Bible Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. NET Bible Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening. New Heart English Bible Man goes forth to his work, to his labor until the evening. Webster's Bible Translation Man goeth forth to his work and to his labor until the evening. World English Bible Man goes out to his work, to his labor until the evening. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMan goes forth to his work, "" And to his service—until evening. Young's Literal Translation Man goeth forth to his work, And to his service -- till evening. Smith's Literal Translation Man will go forth to his work, and to his labor even to evening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMan shall go forth to his work, and to his labour until the evening. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible People go out to their work, to their labor till evening falls. New Revised Standard Version People go out to their work and to their labor until the evening. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMan goes forth to his work and to his labour until the evening. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A son of man goes forth to his work and for his service until the evening. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labour until the evening. Brenton Septuagint Translation Man shall go forth to his work, and to his labour till evening. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!…22The sun rises, and they withdraw; they lie down in their dens. 23Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. 24How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.… Cross References Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep. Proverbs 6:6-11 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ... Genesis 2:15 Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. Exodus 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, Proverbs 10:4-5 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. / He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, Ephesians 4:28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. Proverbs 14:23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. / He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. / About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. ... 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. Proverbs 31:13-19 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. / She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. / She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. ... Luke 10:7 Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house. Treasury of Scripture Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until the evening. Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Judges 19:16 And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites. Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. Jump to Previous Business Evening Forth Goes Labor Service WorkJump to Next Business Evening Forth Goes Labor Service WorkPsalm 104 1. A meditation upon the mighty power7. And wonderful providence of God 31. God's glory is eternal 33. The prophet vows perpetually to praise God Man goes forth to his work This phrase highlights the daily routine of humanity, reflecting the order and structure God has established in creation. The concept of work is rooted in Genesis 2:15, where Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden to work and take care of it. Work is seen as a divine mandate, not a result of the Fall, but rather a part of God's original design for mankind. The idea of going forth suggests a purposeful departure from one's home or place of rest to engage in productive activity. This aligns with the cultural context of ancient Israel, where agriculture and manual labor were common, and each day began with the rising of the sun, symbolizing a new opportunity to fulfill one's duties. and to his labor until evening Persons / Places / Events 1. ManRepresents humanity in general, emphasizing the daily routine and responsibility of work. 2. Work The tasks and duties that individuals engage in as part of their daily lives, reflecting the divine order and purpose. 3. Evening Marks the end of the workday, symbolizing the natural rhythm of life ordained by God. Teaching Points The Divine Order of WorkWork is part of God's design for humanity. It is not a result of the Fall but a divine mandate given to Adam before sin entered the world. Work as Worship Our daily labor is an opportunity to glorify God. By working diligently and with integrity, we reflect God's character and honor Him. Balance and Rest The mention of "evening" implies a balance between work and rest. God designed us to work but also to rest, reflecting His own rest after creation. Purpose in Routine Even in the mundane aspects of daily work, there is purpose and meaning. God uses our work to provide for us and to serve others. Diligence and Responsibility We are called to be diligent and responsible in our work, recognizing it as a stewardship entrusted to us by God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Manאָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being goes forth יֵצֵ֣א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to his work לְפָעֳל֑וֹ (lə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6467: Doing, deed, work and to his labor וְֽלַעֲבֹ֖דָת֣וֹ (wə·la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5656: Work of any kind until עֲדֵי־ (‘ă·ḏê-) Preposition Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity evening. עָֽרֶב׃ (‘ā·reḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening Links Psalm 104:23 NIVPsalm 104:23 NLT Psalm 104:23 ESV Psalm 104:23 NASB Psalm 104:23 KJV Psalm 104:23 BibleApps.com Psalm 104:23 Biblia Paralela Psalm 104:23 Chinese Bible Psalm 104:23 French Bible Psalm 104:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 104:23 Man goes forth to his work (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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