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Psalms 104:34
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God within a hymn of creation, moving from the vow to sing all his life in Psalm 104:33 toward the final command to bless the Lord in Psalm 104:35.
The words — The Hebrew יֶעֱרַ֣ב (ye'erv) means "may it be pleasing," and שִׂיחִי (sihi) translates to "my meditation" or "my utterance."
The thread — The verse aligns with the apostolic command to rejoice in the Lord in Philippians 4:4 and echoes the psalmist's lifelong commitment to singing praise in Psalm 104:33.
Why it lands — The text states that personal reflection must be acceptable to God and that joy is anchored in Yahweh, requiring the reader to examine whether their inner thoughts align with divine approval and to fix their gladness on God alone.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.
Cross-references
- Habakkuk 3:17 Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,
- Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
- Psalms 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
- Psalms 119:15 I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
- Psalms 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
- Psalms 9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
- Luke 1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
- Psalms 63:5 My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
- Psalms 119:111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
- Psalms 139:17 How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum!