Psalms 104:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

The birds of the air have their resting-places by them, and make their song among the branches.

Free Bible Version

Birds build their nests in trees along the streams, singing from among the leaves.

Geneva Bible 1599

By these springs shall the foules of the heauen dwell, and sing among the branches.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

The birds of the sky nest by them. They sing among the branches.

Translation for Translators

Birds make their nests alongside the streams, and they sing among the branches of the trees.

Unlocked Literal Bible

By the riverbanks the birds build their nests; they sing among the branches.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

The birds of the sky nest by them. They sing 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.

Context

How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!

¹¹They give drink to every beast of the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst. ¹²The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches. ¹³He waters the mountains from His chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of His works.

Sermons

Exposition on Psalm 105

St. Augustine

Feathered Friends - Matt. 6:26

Bernard Fell

Summary

This verse from Psalm 104 highlights the abundant provision of God in nature, specifically focusing on the water that flows from the springs into the valleys. It showcases God's intricate design and care for His creation, ensuring that all living creatures are sustained by His provision. The imagery of water symbolizes life, refreshment, and sustenance, emphasizing God's faithfulness in meeting the needs of His creation. Ultimately, this verse serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and goodness, as well as His continuous care for all that He has made.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation,.... Another use of the springs, fountains, and rivers of water; by the sides and on the shores of these, some birds delight to be, and on trees that grow here do they build their nests; and here, having wetted their throats, they sit, and chirp, and sing: to doves, by rivers of water, is the allusion in Sol 5:12. Which sing among the branches; of trees that grow by the sides of fountains and rivers; see Eze 17:23. To such birds may saints be compared; being, like them, weak, defenceless, and timorous; liable to be taken in snares, and sometimes wonderfully delivered; as well as given to wanderings and strayings: and to fowls of the heaven, being heaven born souls, and partakers of the heavenly calling. These have their habitation by the fountain of Jacob, by the river of divine love, beside the still waters of the sanctuary; where they sing the songs of Zion, the songs of electing, redeeming, and calling grace.

Psalms 104:12

How Many Are Your Works, O LORD!

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

The birds of the air nest beside the springs; they sing among the branches.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

The birds of the air have their resting-places by them, and make their song among the branches.

Free Bible Version

Birds build their nests in trees along the streams, singing from among the leaves.

Geneva Bible 1599

By these springs shall the foules of the heauen dwell, and sing among the branches.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

The birds of the sky nest by them. They sing among the branches.

Translation for Translators

Birds make their nests alongside the streams, and they sing among the branches of the trees.

Unlocked Literal Bible

By the riverbanks the birds build their nests; they sing among the branches.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

The birds of the sky nest by them. They sing 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.