Psalms 104:9
Thou hast established a bound which the waters may not pass, That they may not return, and cover the earth.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.
In Context
8The mountains rose, the valleys sank, In the place which thou didst appoint for them.
10He sendeth forth the springs in brooks; They run among the mountains;
Cross References
Job 26:10He hath drawn a circular bound upon the waters, To the confines of light and darkness.
Job 38:11And said, Thus far shalt thou come, and no farther, And here shall thy proud waves be stayed!
Isaiah 54:9As in the time of the waters of Noah, so shall it be now; As I swore that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth, So do I swear that I will not be angry with thee, nor rebuke thee.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 104:2-10
The Divine Majesty. 1 Bless the Lord , O my soul . O Lord my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty. 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain: 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: 4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: 5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. 6 Thou coveredst… Read the whole commentary →