Psalms 104:21
He established him as master of his house and ruler of all his possessions,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God.
In Context
20The king sent and released him; he was the ruler of the people, and he dismissed him.
22so that he might instruct his princes as himself, and teach his elders prudence.
Cross References
Job 38:41Who provides the raven with its meal, when her chicks cry out to God, as they wander around because they have no food?
Isaiah 31:4For the Lord says this to me: In the same way that a lion roars, and a young lion is over his prey, and though a multitude of shepherds may meet him, he will not dread their voice, nor be afraid of their number, so will the Lord of hosts descend in order to battle upon mount Zion and upon its hill.
Joel 1:18Why have the animals groaned, the herds of cattle bellowed? because there is no pasture for them. Yes, and even the flocks of sheep have been lost.
Joel 2:22Animals of the countryside, do not be afraid. For the beauty of the wilderness has sprung forth. For the tree has borne its fruit. The fig tree and the vine have bestowed their virtue.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 104:20-31
The Divine Bounty. 19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. 20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest do creep forth. 21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. 22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens. 23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. 24 O Lord , how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.… Read the whole commentary →