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Psalms 104:9

Psalms 104:9
Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to cover the earth.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thou hast set a bound, that they may not pass over,.... The Targum adds,

"to the rolling waves of the sea.''

Set doors with bolts and bars, cliffs, rocks, and shores: and, what is more surprising,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over - See Job 26:10, note; Job 38:10-11, note. That they turn not again to cover the earth - As it was before the dry land appeared; or as the earth was…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 104:1-9

When we are addressing ourselves to any religious service we must stir up ourselves to take hold on God in it (Isa 64:7); so David does here. "Come, my soul, where art thou? What art thou thinking of?…

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