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Psalm 104:31
ESV May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works,
NIV May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works—
NASB May the glory of the Lord endure forever; May the Lord rejoice in His works;
CSB May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works.
NLT May the glory of the Lord continue forever! The Lord takes pleasure in all he has made!
KJV The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.
NKJV May the glory of the Lord endure forever; May the Lord rejoice in His works.

What does Psalm 104:31 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 104, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 104:31–35 closes the song with praise and resolve. The psalmist intends to worship God for the rest of his life. He also aspires to keep his thoughts aligned with the Lord and the Lord's will. As part of this commitment, the psalmist prays that God would remove evil people from the world. This psalm ends with the Bible's first use of the term "hallelujah."
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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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