Psalms 104:9

You have set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

Updated King James Version

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

8They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which you have founded for them.

10He sends the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills.

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Cross References

Job 26:10He has compassed the waters with bounds, until the day and night come to an end.

Job 38:11And said, Until now shall you come, but no further: and here shall your proud waves be stayed?

Isaiah 54:9For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be angry with you, nor rebuke you.

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 →

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