Psalm 104:33
New International Version
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

New Living Translation
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath!

English Standard Version
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.

Berean Standard Bible
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

King James Bible
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

New King James Version
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

New American Standard Bible
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

NASB 1995
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

NASB 1977
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will sing to Yahweh throughout my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Amplified Bible
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Christian Standard Bible
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.

American Standard Version
I will sing unto Jehovah as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.

Contemporary English Version
As long as I live, I will sing and praise you, the LORD God.

English Revised Version
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will sing to the LORD throughout my life. I will make music to praise my God as long as I live.

Good News Translation
I will sing to the LORD all my life; as long as I live I will sing praises to my God.

International Standard Version
I will sing to the LORD with my whole being; I will sing to my God continually!

Majority Standard Bible
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

NET Bible
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God as long as I exist!

New Heart English Bible
I will sing to the LORD all my life. I will sing praise to my God as long as I exist.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

World English Bible
I will sing to Yahweh as long as I live. I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I sing to YHWH during my life, "" I sing praise to my God while I exist.

Young's Literal Translation
I sing to Jehovah during my life, I sing praise to my God while I exist.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will sing to Jehovah in my living: I will play on the harp to my God in my enduring.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will sing to the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will sing to the Lord with my life. I will sing psalms to my God, as long as I am.

New American Bible
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.

New Revised Standard Version
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall praise LORD JEHOVAH with my life and I shall sing praise to my God as long as I endure.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will sing to the Lord while I live; I will sing praise to my God while I exist.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!
32He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the mountains, and they smolder. 33I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. 34May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.…

Cross References
Psalm 146:2
I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 63:4
So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.

Psalm 71:8
My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.

Psalm 71:23
When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 9:2
I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Psalm 13:6
I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.

Psalm 59:16
But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

Psalm 96:1-2
Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day.

Psalm 147:1
Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!

Isaiah 12:5
Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Isaiah 42:10
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,


Treasury of Scripture

I will sing to the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Psalm 63:4
Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.

Psalm 145:1,2
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever…

Psalm 146:2
While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

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7. And wonderful providence of God
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I will sing to the LORD all my life;
This phrase emphasizes a lifelong commitment to worship and praise. The act of singing to the LORD is a form of worship that is deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition, as seen throughout the Psalms. Singing was a central part of Israelite worship, both in the Temple and in personal devotion. The phrase suggests a continuous, enduring relationship with God, reflecting the believer's dedication and gratitude. This commitment is echoed in other scriptures, such as Psalm 146:2, which also speaks of praising God throughout one's life. The use of "LORD" in all capital letters indicates the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting a personal and relational aspect of worship.

I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
This part of the verse underscores the idea of praising God with one's entire existence. The phrase "while I have my being" suggests that as long as the psalmist is alive, they will continue to offer praise. This reflects a deep sense of purpose and identity found in worshiping God. The personal pronoun "my" indicates an intimate relationship with God, emphasizing that He is not just a distant deity but a personal God who is involved in the life of the believer. This concept is reinforced in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to offer their bodies as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1), indicating that worship is a holistic, life-encompassing act. The idea of praising God with one's entire being is also seen in the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-5), which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
The author of Psalm 104, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep commitment to worship and praise God throughout his life.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and relationship with His people.

3. Creation
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 104 celebrates God's creation, which inspires the psalmist's praise.

4. Life and Being
The psalmist's existence and consciousness, which he dedicates to praising God.

5. Worship
The act of singing and praising God, central to the psalmist's expression of faith and devotion.
Teaching Points
Lifelong Commitment to Worship
The psalmist's vow to sing to the LORD all his life challenges us to make worship a continuous and integral part of our daily lives.

Praise as a Response to Creation
Recognizing God's handiwork in creation should inspire us to praise Him, acknowledging His power and majesty.

The Role of Music in Worship
Singing is a powerful expression of worship that engages both the heart and mind, allowing us to connect deeply with God.

Praise in All Circumstances
Like the psalmist, we are called to praise God not only in times of joy but also in times of trial, trusting in His sovereignty.

Eternal Perspective on Worship
Our worship on earth is a foretaste of the eternal worship we will participate in heaven, encouraging us to live with an eternal perspective.Verses 33-35. - The peroration (like the opening) is simple praise of God himself, considered in himself. All his life the psalmist will praise God (ver. 33) - his soul shall praise him (ver. 35), he will be glad in him (ver. 34); finally, he calls upon all men to join in his praise (ver. 35, last clause). Verse 33. - I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live (comp. Psalm 63:4; Psalm 146:2): I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. An echo of the preceding hemistich.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will sing
אָשִׁ֣ירָה (’ā·šî·rāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7891: To sing

to the LORD
לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

all my life;
בְּחַיָּ֑י (bə·ḥay·yāy)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

I will sing praise
אֲזַמְּרָ֖ה (’ă·zam·mə·rāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

to my God
לֵאלֹהַ֣י (lê·lō·hay)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

while I have my being.
בְּעוֹדִֽי׃ (bə·‘ō·w·ḏî)
Preposition-b | Adverb | first person common singular
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more


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