Psalms 104:12
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
Psalms 104:12 in other translations
| BSB | The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. |
|---|---|
| WEB | The birds of the sky nest by them. They sing among the branches. |
| ASV | By them the birds of the heavens have their habitation; They sing among the branches. |
| YLT | By them the fowl of the heavens doth dwell, From between the branches They give forth the voice. |
| DARBY | The birds of heaven dwell by them; they give forth their voice from among the branches. |
| BBE | The birds of the air have their resting-places by them, and make their song among the branches. |
| Webster | By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. |
What does Psalms 104:12 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 104:10-13
10-13. Once destructive, these waters are subjected to the service of God's creatures. In rain and dew from His chambers (compare Psa 104:3), and fountains and streams, they give drink to thirsting animals and fertilize the soil. Trees thus nourished supply homes to singing birds, and the earth teems with the productions of God's wise agencies,
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 104:10-18
When we reflect upon the provision made for all creatures, we should also notice the natural worship they render to God. Yet man, forgetful ungrateful man, enjoys the largest measure of his Creator's kindness. the earth, varying in different lands. Nor let us forget spiritual blessings; the fruitfulness of the church through grace, the bread of everlasting life, the cup of salvation, and the oil of gladness. Does…
Psalms 104:12 in the original Hebrew
Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.
Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).
Cross references for Psalms 104:12
- Psalms 50:11
I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are mine.
- Psalms 148:10
Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
- Psalms 147:9
He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
- Psalms 104:16-17
The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted; Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.
- Matthew 8:20
And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
- Psalms 84:3
Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God.
- Matthew 6:26
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Ranked by reader votes · OpenBible.info cross references (CC BY).
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Psalms 104:11
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
- Psalms 104:12
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.
- Psalms 104:13
He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works.
Psalms 104:12 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Junto á aquellos habitarán las aves de los cielos; entre las ramas dan voces. |
|---|---|
| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Les oiseaux des cieux demeurent auprès d’elles; ils font résonner leur voix d’entre les branches. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | An denselben wohnen die Vögel des Himmels, zwischen den Zweigen hervor lassen sie ihre Stimme erschallen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | cum essent numero brevi, paucissimi, et incolæ ejus. |