Psalm 104:12 The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.

◄ Psalm 104:12 ►

Parallel Verses

New International Version
The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.

English Standard Version
Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; they sing among the branches.

New American Standard Bible
Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell; They lift up their voices among the branches.

King James Bible
By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The birds of the sky live beside the springs; they sing among the foliage.

International Standard Version
Birds of the sky live beside them and chirp a song among the foliage.

American Standard Version
By them the birds of the heavens have their habitation; They sing among the branches.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Over them the birds of the air shall dwell: from the midst of the rocks they shall give forth their voices.

Darby Bible Translation
The birds of heaven dwell by them; they give forth their voice from among the branches.

Young's Literal Translation
By them the fowl of the heavens doth dwell, From between the branches They give forth the voice.

Cross References

Matthew 8:20
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.

Matthew 13:32
Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

Mark 4:32
But when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.

Psalm 104:17
Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her house.

Jump to Previous

Air Birds Branches Dwell Forth Fowl Fowls Habitation Heaven Heavens Lift Nest Resting-Places Sing Sky Song Voice Voices Waters

Jump to Next

Air Birds Branches Dwell Forth Fowl Fowls Habitation Heaven Heavens Lift Nest Resting-Places Sing Sky Song Voice Voices Waters

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

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 God provide for the inferior creatures, and will he not be a refuge to his people?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

10-13. Once destructive, these waters are subjected to the service of God's creatures. In rain and dew from His chambers (compare Ps 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,