Verse

Psalm 104:24

ESV O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
NIV How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
NASB Lord, how many are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all; The earth is full of Your possessions.
CSB How countless are your works, Lord! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
NLT O Lord, what a variety of things you have made! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.
KJV O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
NKJV O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions—

What does Psalm 104:24 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 104, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 104:5–30 celebrates God's greatness as demonstrated in creation. All animals, all resources, all climates, and all environments are part of His design. So, too, are the sun and moon which are used to divide time. The Lord established every aspect of these natural elements. Without Him, nothing could exist. Only He creates and controls life. This is a more extensive description than other psalms which touch on creation (Psalm 8; 19; 24; 65; 95; 102; 121; 147).
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Chapter Summary
The psalmist praises the Lord for His creation. God is credited with establishing the earth, setting boundaries for bodies of water, and providing water and food for animals and human beings. What God has made includes proper living spaces for all sorts of life. He set the motions of the sun and moon. All creation owes its existence to God's Spirit. The psalmist resolves to continue praising the Lord while hoping that the wicked will be removed from earth.
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