Psalms 104:9
But thou hast set them a bounde, which they shall not passe: they shall not returne to couer the earth.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
10He sendeth the springs into the valleis, which runne betweene the mountaines.
Cross References
Job 26:10He hath set bounds about the waters, vntil the day and night come to an ende.
Job 38:11And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no farther, and here shall it stay thy proude waues.
Isaiah 54:9For this is vnto me as the waters of Noah: for as I haue sworne that the waters of Noah should no more goe ouer the earth, so haue I sworne that I would not be angrie 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 →