Bible Strands
Psalms 104:31
May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in His works.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, closing a section that traces divine renewal and cosmic judgment. The speaker petitions for God's honor to persist as the earth undergoes transformation.
The words — כְּבוֹד (khe.Vod) literally means weight or manifest presence, and יִשְׂמַח (yis.Mach) is a jussive verb meaning "may he rejoice." These terms structure the verse as a dual petition for enduring divine honor and deliberate pleasure.
The thread — The petition for lasting glory aligns with the doxological closure in 2 Timothy 4:18. The declaration of God rejoicing in His works parallels the creative approval in Genesis 1:31 and the covenantal pleasure in Jeremiah 32:41.
Why it lands — The text states a prayer that God's glory will endure and that He takes pleasure in His creation. It requires the reader to evaluate reality through the lens of divine approval rather than human assessment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.
Cross-references
- Genesis 1:31 And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
- 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
- Jeremiah 32:41 Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.
- Ephesians 3:21 to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
- Exodus 31:17 It is a sign between Me and the Israelites forever; for in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, but on the seventh day He rested and was refreshed.’”
- Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
- Isaiah 65:18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.
- Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Luke 15:5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders,
- Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.