Psalms 103:20
Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Psalms 103:20 in other translations
| BSB | Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. |
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| WEB | Praise the LORD, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, obeying the voice of his word. |
| ASV | Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word. |
| YLT | Bless Jehovah, ye His messengers, Mighty in power--doing His word, To hearken to the voice of His Word. |
| DARBY | Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, mighty in strength, that execute his word, hearkening unto the voice of his word. |
| BBE | Give praise to the Lord, you his angels, who are great in strength, doing his orders, and waiting for his voice. |
| Webster | Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening to the voice of his word. |
What does Psalms 103:20 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 103:20-22
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 103:19-22
He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who are ever praising him. Let all his works praise him. Such would have been our constant delight, if we had not been fallen creatures. Such it will in a measure become, if we are born of God. Such it will be for ever in heaven; nor can we be perfectly happy till we can take…
Psalms 103:20 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 103:20
- Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
- Psalms 148:2
Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
- Luke 1:19
And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
- Matthew 26:53
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
- Luke 2:13-14
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- 2 Kings 19:35
And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the Lord went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
- Psalms 78:25
Man did eat angels’ food: he sent them meat to the full.
- Matthew 6:10
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
- Joel 2:11
And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?
- Psalms 29:1
A Psalm of David. Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
- Revelation 19:5-6
And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
- Isaiah 6:2
Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
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Context
- Psalms 103:19
The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
- Psalms 103:20
Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
- Psalms 103:21
Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Psalms 103:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Bendecid á Jehová, vosotros sus ángeles, poderosos en fortaleza, que ejecutáis su palabra, obedeciendo á la voz de su precepto. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Bénissez l’ Éternel, vous, ses anges puissants en force, qui exécutez sa parole, écoutant la voix de sa parole! |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Preiset Jehova, ihr seine Engel, ihr Gewaltigen an Kraft, Täter seines Wortes, gehorsam der Stimme seines Wortes! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Posuisti tenebras, et facta est nox; in ipsa pertransibunt omnes bestiæ silvæ: |