Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then people go out to their work, to their labor until evening. New Living Translation Then people go off to their work, where they labor until evening. English Standard Version Man goes out to his work and to his labor until the evening. Berean Standard Bible Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. Berean Literal Bible Man goes out to his work, and to his labor until the evening. King James Bible Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. New King James Version Man goes out to his work And to his labor until the evening. New American Standard Bible A person goes out to his work And to his labor until evening. NASB 1995 Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening. NASB 1977 Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening. Legacy Standard Bible Man goes forth to his work And to his labor until evening. Amplified Bible Man goes out to his work And remains at his labor until evening. Berean Annotated Bible Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. Christian Standard Bible Man goes out to his work and to his labor until evening. Holman Christian Standard Bible Man goes out to his work and to his labor until evening. American Standard Version Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labor until the evening. Contemporary English Version then we go out to work until the end of day. English Revised Version Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then people go to do their work, to do their tasks until evening. Good News Translation Then people go out to do their work and keep working until evening. International Standard Version People go out to their work and labor until evening. NET Bible Men then go out to do their work, and labor away until evening. New Heart English Bible Man goes forth to his work, to his labor until the evening. Webster's Bible Translation Man goeth forth to his work and to his labor until the evening. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMan goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. World English Bible Man goes out to his work, to his labor until the evening. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMan goes forth to his work, "" And to his service—until evening. Berean Literal Bible Man goes out to his work, and to his labor until the evening. Young's Literal Translation Man goeth forth to his work, And to his service -- till evening. Smith's Literal Translation Man will go forth to his work, and to his labor even to evening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleMan shall go forth to his work, and to his labour until the evening. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible People go out to their work, to their labor till evening falls. New Revised Standard Version People go out to their work and to their labor until the evening. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMan goes forth to his work and to his labour until the evening. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A son of man goes forth to his work and for his service until the evening. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Man goeth forth unto his work And to his labour until the evening. Brenton Septuagint Translation Man shall go forth to his work, and to his labour till evening. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!…22The sun rises, and they withdraw; they lie down in their dens. 23Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until evening. 24How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.… Cross References Man goes forth to his work Exodus 20:9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom. Proverbs 14:23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty. and to his labor Job 7:1 “Is not man consigned to labor on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired hand? Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” Exodus 1:14 and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh. until evening. Ruth 2:17 So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. And when she beat out what she had gleaned, it was about an ephah of barley. Matthew 20:8 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’ Deuteronomy 24:15 You are to pay his wages each day before sunset, because he is poor and depends on them. Otherwise he may cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep. Proverbs 6:6-11 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. … Genesis 2:15 Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it. Proverbs 10:4-5 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. / He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, Ephesians 4:28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. Treasury of Scripture Man goes forth to his work and to his labor until the evening. Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. Judges 19:16 And, behold, there came an old man from his work out of the field at even, which was also of mount Ephraim; and he sojourned in Gibeah: but the men of the place were Benjamites. Ecclesiastes 5:12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. Jump to Previous Business Evening Forth Goes Labor Service WorkJump to Next Business Evening Forth Goes Labor Service WorkPsalm 104 1. A meditation upon the mighty power7. And wonderful providence of God 31. God's glory is eternal 33. The prophet vows perpetually to praise God Man goes forth to his work This phrase highlights the daily routine of humanity, reflecting the order and structure God has established in creation. The concept of work is rooted in Genesis 2:15, where Adam is placed in the Garden of Eden to work and take care of it. Work is seen as a divine mandate, not a result of the Fall, but rather a part of God's original design for mankind. The idea of going forth suggests a purposeful departure from one's home or place of rest to engage in productive activity. This aligns with the cultural context of ancient Israel, where agriculture and manual labor were common, and each day began with the rising of the sun, symbolizing a new opportunity to fulfill one's duties. and to his labor until evening Persons / Places / Events 1. ManRepresents humanity in general, emphasizing the daily routine and responsibility of work. 2. Work The tasks and duties that individuals engage in as part of their daily lives, reflecting the divine order and purpose. 3. Evening Marks the end of the workday, symbolizing the natural rhythm of life ordained by God. Teaching Points The Divine Order of WorkWork is part of God's design for humanity. It is not a result of the Fall but a divine mandate given to Adam before sin entered the world. Work as Worship Our daily labor is an opportunity to glorify God. By working diligently and with integrity, we reflect God's character and honor Him. Balance and Rest The mention of "evening" implies a balance between work and rest. God designed us to work but also to rest, reflecting His own rest after creation. Purpose in Routine Even in the mundane aspects of daily work, there is purpose and meaning. God uses our work to provide for us and to serve others. Diligence and Responsibility We are called to be diligent and responsible in our work, recognizing it as a stewardship entrusted to us by God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 104:23?2. How does Psalm 104:23 encourage a biblical view of daily work and labor? 3. What does "man goes out to his work" reveal about God's design for us? 4. How can Genesis 2:15 enhance our understanding of Psalm 104:23's message? 5. In what ways can you glorify God through your daily work activities? 6. How does Psalm 104:23 inspire diligence and purpose in your daily routine? 7. How does Psalm 104:23 reflect the biblical view of work and daily life? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 104:23? 9. How does Psalm 104:23 relate to the concept of divine order in creation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 104? 11. How does faith in Christ free us from the law? 12. Why do God allow bad things to happen to good people? 13. (Psalm 14:3) If 'everyone has turned away,' how do we reconcile the idea of universal corruption with good deeds observed across different cultures? 14. What is the biblical perspective on using antidepressants? What Does Psalm 104:23 Mean Man goes forthPsalm 104:23a: “Man goes forth…” • God’s created order is purposeful; people are meant to step out each morning, just as day follows night (Genesis 1:5; Psalm 90:14). • The verse assumes movement—life is not passive. From Eden onward, humanity receives a mandate to fill, subdue, and cultivate the earth (Genesis 1:28; 2:15). • Stepping into daily life is part of worship: “In Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). to his work Psalm 104:23b: “…to his work…” • “His” points to personal responsibility. God assigns unique callings (Exodus 31:2-3; Ephesians 2:10). • Work is honorable, not a curse. Even before the fall, Adam tilled the garden (Genesis 2:15). • Scripture links diligence with blessing (Proverbs 10:4) and idleness with want (Proverbs 13:4; 2 Thessalonians 3:10). • Whatever the task, we serve “the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24). and to his labor Psalm 104:23c: “…and to his labor…” • Labor stresses effort, perseverance, sometimes toil (Ecclesiastes 9:10). • God values honest sweat (Proverbs 14:23) and promises provision through it (Psalm 128:2). • Faithfulness in ordinary labor mirrors God’s ongoing work in creation (John 5:17). • Labor enables generosity toward those in need (Ephesians 4:28). until evening Psalm 104:23d: “…until evening.” • There is a rhythm to life: work has a God-given limit (Exodus 20:9-10). • Evening brings rest and reflection on God’s faithfulness (Psalm 4:8). • Trust replaces anxiety; when day ends, the Lord sustains what we began (Psalm 127:2; Matthew 6:34). • Evening anticipates the eternal rest promised to God’s people (Hebrews 4:9-10). summary Psalm 104:23 affirms that purposeful, diligent, personal labor—embraced daily and rested from nightly—flows from God’s design. Work honors the Creator, provides for needs, serves others, and fits into a balanced rhythm of effort and rest, all under the sustaining sovereignty of the Lord. Hebrew Manאָדָ֣ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being goes forth יֵצֵ֣א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to his work לְפָעֳל֑וֹ (lə·p̄ā·‘o·lōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6467: Doing, deed, work and to his labor וְֽלַעֲבֹ֖דָת֣וֹ (wə·la·‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5656: Work of any kind until עֲדֵי־ (‘ă·ḏê-) Preposition Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity evening. עָֽרֶב׃ (‘ā·reḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening Links Psalm 104:23 NIVPsalm 104:23 NLT Psalm 104:23 ESV Psalm 104:23 NASB Psalm 104:23 KJV Psalm 104:23 BibleApps.com Psalm 104:23 Biblia Paralela Psalm 104:23 Chinese Bible Psalm 104:23 French Bible Psalm 104:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 104:23 Man goes forth to his work (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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