Psalms 104:9
Bounds, hast thou set, which they are not to pass over, They are not to return to cover the earth.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
8Mountains rise, Valleys sink, Unto the place which thou hast fixed for them;
10Who hast sent forth springs, through the torrent-beds, Between the mountains, they flow along;
Cross References
Job 26:10A, boundary, hath he encircled on the face of the waters, as far as where light ends in darkness;
Job 38:11And said—Hitherto, shalt thou come, and no further,—and, here, shalt thou set a limit to the majesty of thy waves?
Isaiah 54:9For, the waters of Noah, is this unto me,—As to which I sware that the waters of Noah should not again pass over the earth, So have I sworn Not to be vexed with thee Nor to 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 →