Psalm 104:31
New International Version
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works—

New Living Translation
May the glory of the LORD continue forever! The LORD takes pleasure in all he has made!

English Standard Version
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works,

Berean Standard Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.

King James Bible
The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

New King James Version
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; May the LORD rejoice in His works.

New American Standard Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; May the LORD rejoice in His works;

NASB 1995
Let the glory of the LORD endure forever; Let the LORD be glad in His works;

NASB 1977
Let the glory of the LORD endure forever; Let the LORD be glad in His works;

Legacy Standard Bible
Let the glory of Yahweh endure forever; Let Yahweh be glad in His works;

Amplified Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; May the LORD rejoice and be glad in His works—

Christian Standard Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.

American Standard Version
Let the glory of Jehovah endure for ever; Let Jehovah rejoice in his works:

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, we pray that your glory will last forever and that you will be pleased with what you have done.

English Revised Version
Let the glory of the LORD endure for ever; let the LORD rejoice in his works:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
May the glory of the LORD endure forever. May the LORD find joy in what he has made.

Good News Translation
May the glory of the LORD last forever! May the LORD be happy with what he has made!

International Standard Version
May the glory of the LORD last forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works!

Majority Standard Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.

NET Bible
May the splendor of the LORD endure! May the LORD find pleasure in the living things he has made!

New Heart English Bible
Let the glory of the LORD endure forever. Let the LORD rejoice in his works.

Webster's Bible Translation
The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

World English Bible
Let Yahweh’s glory endure forever. Let Yahweh rejoice in his works.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The glory of YHWH is for all time, "" YHWH rejoices in His works,

Young's Literal Translation
The honour of Jehovah is to the age, Jehovah rejoiceth in His works,

Smith's Literal Translation
The glory of Jehovah shall be forever: Jehovah, shall rejoice in his works.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
May the glory of the Lord endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
May the glory of the Lord be for all ages. The Lord will rejoice in his works.

New American Bible
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD be glad in his works!

New Revised Standard Version
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works—
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The glory of the LORD endures for ever; the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The glory of LORD JEHOVAH shall be for eternity! LORD JEHOVAH will rejoice in his works.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
May the glory of the LORD endure for ever; Let the LORD rejoice in His works!

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let the glory of the Lord be for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
30When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. 31May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works. 32He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder.…

Cross References
Genesis 1:31
And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

Isaiah 65:18
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Colossians 1:16-17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.

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.

Job 38:4-7
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...

Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

1 Chronicles 16:31-33
Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’ / Let the sea resound, and all that fills it; let the fields exult, and all that is in them. / Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.

Psalm 148:5-6
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created. / He established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.

John 1:3
Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Acts 17:24-25
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. / Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Proverbs 8:30-31
Then I was a skilled craftsman at His side, and His delight day by day, rejoicing always in His presence. / I was rejoicing in His whole world, delighting together in the sons of men.

Isaiah 42:5
This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it:


Treasury of Scripture

The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.

the glory

Psalm 102:16
When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.

Romans 11:36
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.

Galatians 1:5
To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

endure.

Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

Exodus 31:17
It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever: for in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.

Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

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Psalm 104
1. A meditation upon the mighty power
7. And wonderful providence of God
31. God's glory is eternal
33. The prophet vows perpetually to praise God














May the glory of the LORD
The word "glory" in Hebrew is "kavod," which signifies weightiness, honor, and splendor. In the context of the Old Testament, "kavod" often refers to the visible manifestation of God's presence, such as the cloud that filled the temple (1 Kings 8:10-11). The "glory of the LORD" is a central theme throughout Scripture, representing His majesty and divine nature. This phrase calls believers to recognize and revere the overwhelming greatness of God, which is evident in creation and His mighty works. It is a reminder that God's glory is not just a past or future reality but a present truth that should inspire worship and awe.

endure forever
The Hebrew word for "endure" is "amad," which means to stand, remain, or abide. This conveys the idea of permanence and unchanging nature. The psalmist expresses a desire for God's glory to be eternal, reflecting the belief in God's unchanging nature and eternal reign. This assurance of God's perpetual glory provides comfort and hope, affirming that despite the temporal nature of the world, God's majesty and presence are everlasting. It encourages believers to trust in the eternal nature of God's promises and His sovereign rule over all creation.

may the LORD rejoice
The Hebrew word for "rejoice" is "samach," which means to be glad or take delight. This phrase suggests that God finds joy and satisfaction in His creation. It is a profound thought that the Creator of the universe takes pleasure in His works, indicating a personal and relational aspect of God. This rejoicing is not just a passive observation but an active delight, showing that God is intimately involved with His creation. It encourages believers to also find joy in God's works and to live in a way that brings delight to the Lord.

in His works
The term "works" refers to the deeds or creations of God. In the context of Psalm 104, it encompasses the entirety of creation, from the heavens to the earth and all living creatures. The psalmist reflects on the beauty and complexity of the natural world as evidence of God's creative power and wisdom. This phrase invites believers to contemplate the magnificence of God's creation and to recognize His hand in every aspect of life. It serves as a call to stewardship, reminding us that we are caretakers of God's works and should honor Him through our care for the environment and all living things.

(31) The Lord shall rejoice.--The poet still follows Genesis in representing God as looking on His finished work with pleasure, but he says nothing of a sabbath. But it is possible that the thought of the sabbath hymns of praise led him to join man with the Divine Being in celebrating the glory and perfection of creation.

Verse 31. - The glory of the Lord shall endure forever; rather, let the glory of the Lord, etc. The psalmist prays that there may be no further interruption of the glorious course of nature besides the Deluge, which has come into his thoughts in connection with the destruction of animal life (ver. 29). Henceforward he trusts and prays that the Lord shall rejoice in his works, and not again repent him that he has made them (Genesis 6:7).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May the glory
כְב֣וֹד (ḵə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

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

endure
יְהִ֤י (yə·hî)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

forever;
לְעוֹלָ֑ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

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

rejoice
יִשְׂמַ֖ח (yiś·maḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in His works.
בְּמַעֲשָֽׂיו׃ (bə·ma·‘ă·śāw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property


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